Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Non-Compliance Recall
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Units affected
- 218,868
- Recall opened
- —
- Report date
- May 4, 2026
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-26-00-001
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (4)
- TESLA MODEL 32017–2023
- TESLA MODEL S2021–2023
- TESLA MODEL X2021–2023
- TESLA MODEL Y2020–2023
Component / system
Defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk / consequence
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.
Chronology of events
- Apr 10, 2026
On April 10, 2026, Tesla Firmware Engineering teams were notified of a condition in which an engineering vehicle running software version 2026.8.6 experienced a delayed rearview image display after vehicle wake.
- Apr 10, 2026
On April 10, 2026, Tesla halted further release of firmware version 2026.8.6 to Tesla’s customer fleet while it investigated the potential for rearview image delay.
- Apr 11, 2026
On April 11, 2026, while Tesla assessed the effect of firmware version 2026.8.6 on customer vehicles, firmware version 2026.8.6.1 was sent to the customer fleet via an over-the-air (OTA) software update to correct the rearview image delay. From April 13, 2026, through April 24, 2026, Tesla engineering collected and analyzed data to assess the effect of firmware version 2026.8.6 on the customer fleet and began scoping the vehicles that could be impacted by the condition.
- Apr 27, 2026
On April 27, 2026, after completing the engineering investigation and an assessment of the condition, Tesla determined that a noncompliance exists and made a voluntary recall determination. As of May 1, 2026, Tesla has identified 27 warranty claims and 2 field reports that may be related to the condition. Tesla is not aware of any collisions, fatalities or injuries that are or may be related to the condition.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- May 07, 2026 - May 07, 2026 No Dealers
- Owner notification
- Jul 03, 2026 - Jul 03, 2026 Phased Recall
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V283000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.