Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Speed Display Failure Risk
Tesla is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles due to speed display failure in Track Mode, which could increase crash risk. Owners must update software to fix the issue.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles because the speed display may fail in Track Mode, potentially causing drivers to be unaware of their speed and increasing crash risk. This issue requires a free software update to resolve. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80050-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-speed-display-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80050-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-speed-display-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V263000
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“Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Speed Display Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80050-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-speed-display-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V263000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V263000).
Why it’s dangerous
In Track Mode, the speedometer may not show mph or km/h readings, so drivers could be unaware of their actual speed. This increases the risk of crashes because drivers might not realize how fast they're traveling, especially during high-speed driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of Tesla Model 3 Performance vehicles from 2018 to 2022 are affected. Drivers using Track Mode may be at higher risk if the speed display fails.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tesla Model 3 Performance vehicle was manufactured between 2018 and 2022. The issue occurs specifically when using Track Mode.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Tesla will send a free over-the-air software update to fix the speed display issue in Track Mode.
Contact Tesla
You can reach Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for assistance with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 2 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V263000 — Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Speed Display Failure Risk Hello, I own a Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Speed Display Failure Risk that is covered by recall 22V263000 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 June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V263000 (April 18, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.