Tesla is recalling 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles due to rearview camera cable harness damage from trunk lid opening, which may cause crashes. Owners can get free repairs.
A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles because the rearview camera cable harness can get damaged when the trunk lid opens and closes. This may prevent the rearview camera from working, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Tesla for a free repair.
The rearview camera cable harness can become damaged when the trunk lid opens and closes repeatedly. This damage may prevent the rearview camera from displaying images, reducing the driver's ability to see behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk.
Owners of Tesla Model 3 vehicles from 2017 to 2020 are affected. Drivers with rearview cameras that don't work due to this issue are at higher risk of crashes.
This recall applies to all Tesla Model 3 vehicles produced between 2017 and 2020. The issue occurs when the trunk lid opens and closes, causing the rearview camera cable harness to fail.
Owners should call Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free repair for the rearview camera cable harness.
Tesla will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness if needed at no cost to the owner.
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.
Tesla is recalling 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles because the rearview camera cable harness can get damaged when the trunk lid opens and closes, potentially causing the camera to malfunction.
This recall applies to all Tesla Model 3 vehicles produced between 2017 and 2020. The issue occurs when the trunk lid opens and closes repeatedly.
If your rearview camera isn't working, contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to get a free repair for the cable harness.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V00D000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 21V00D000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
