Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 18, 2022
Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Delayed Rearview Camera Risk
Tesla is recalling certain 2020 Model 3 vehicles with delayed rearview camera images that may increase crash risk. Owners must update software to fix the issue.
“Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Delayed Rearview Camera Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80048-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-delayed-rearview-camera-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V169000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V169000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on March 18, 2022, that Tesla is recalling certain Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles due to a delayed rearview camera image. The hazard increases the risk of a crash. Owners should expect an over-the-air software update.
How to tell if you have it
Tesla Model 3, 2017-2020
Tesla Model S, 2018-2019
Tesla Model X, 2018-2019
What to do
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
The hazard
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Tesla has issued 71 other recalls since March 29, 2018. Recent similar recalls include the Volvo EX40 (Dec. 23, 2025), Audi Q7 (Dec. 19, 2025), and Mercedes-Benz Metris (Nov. 7, 2025) for rearview camera issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Tesla Model 3 has Autopilot Computer 2.5 and was sold with firmware versions that may have this issue. The recall covers vehicles from 2017-2020 Model 3.
Brand
Tesla
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Software Now
Tesla will send a free over-the-air software update to fix the delayed rearview camera issue.
Contact Tesla Support
Call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the update.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 2 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V169000 — Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Delayed Rearview Camera Risk
Hello,
I own a Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Delayed Rearview Camera Risk that is covered by recall 22V169000 from Tesla.
The official recall notice states: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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