Tesla Recall 21V00D000: Electrical System, Wiring, Rear Compartment/trunk

NHTSA recall 21V00D000 · announced December 21, 2021 · filed by Tesla, Inc. · 356,309 units affected

The problem

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

The risk

A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Tesla Model 3
• 2018 Tesla Model 3
• 2019 Tesla Model 3
• 2020 Tesla Model 3

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.