Tesla has recalled approximately 694,304 vehicles due to a malfunction in the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), which could increase the risk of accidents, according to a December 19 notice. letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Tesla has already begun to address the issue by rolling out a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to affected vehicles, and the company noted that no further action is required for vehicles running software versions 2024.38.7 or later, as well such as certain updated versions of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software.
The recall affects several models from various production years, including the 2024 Cybertruck, the 2017-2025 Model 3, and the 2020-2025 Model Y. The problem arises from a software defect that prevents the TPMS warning light from remaining illuminated between driving cycles, the letter fixed.
This failure to alert drivers of low tire pressure constitutes a violation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, which governs tire pressure monitoring systems, according to the recall documents. Driving with underinflated tires can compromise vehicle handling and increase the likelihood of an accident, according to the NHTSA. documentation in retirement.
According to NHTSA documentation, the defect was identified on November 6 during routine compliance testing for markets outside the US.
Tesla conducted an investigation and determined that the problem originated from a software version that inadvertently reset the TPMS warning light when the vehicles were turned off or entered sleep mode between driving cycles. The company made the decision to recall the product on December 10 after confirming the extent of affected vehicles by analyzing fleet data.
The company began rolling out the software update around Nov. 12 to affected vehicles and fixed the issue in production as of Nov. 15, the company said.
While Tesla has reported no accidents, injuries, or deaths related to this defect, it has received 76 warranty claims and one field report related to the issue as of December 13. Landlord notifications are scheduled to be mailed to affected homeowners by February 13. 15.
This recall is one of several for Tesla’s Cybertruck, which has faced seven recalls since its launch in late 2023.
More than 1.8 million Tesla vehicles were recalled in July due to a hood problem that posed accident risks, and nearly 2.2 million Tesla vehicles were recalled in February due to insufficiently visible warning lights. on the instrument panels.
Tesla continues to rely on OTA updates as a quick fix for many of its vehicles’ problems, a strategy praised for its convenience but also scrutinized for potential quality control gaps during software development.
Tesla did not respond to The Epoch Times’ request for comment on the recall by the time of publication.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
