TESLA MODEL 3 (2020) recall — Electrical System
Tesla recalls 2020 Model 3s with small brake warning lights that may cause crashes. Owners get free software update to fix font size.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2020 Model 3 vehicles because warning lights for brakes and ABS have small font sizes that could be hard to read, increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles sold between 2017 and 2023. The fix is a free software update that improves readability. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80055-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-small-warning-lights-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80055-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-small-warning-lights-risk-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V051000
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“Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Small Warning Lights Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80055-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-small-warning-lights-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #24V051000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V051000).
Why it’s dangerous
Small font sizes on brake and ABS warning lights can be difficult to read, especially in emergencies. This may cause drivers to miss critical safety information, increasing crash risk. The issue violates federal brake system safety standards.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 vehicles are affected. Drivers who rely on small text for critical brake warnings are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tesla Model 3 was sold between 2017 and 2023. The problem affects vehicles with small font warning lights for brakes and ABS.
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What to do — step by step
Get Software Update
Tesla will send a free over-the-air software update to fix the warning light font size.
Contact Tesla Support
Call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to confirm your vehicle is affected and receive instructions.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The small font size on brake and ABS warning lights can be hard to read, increasing crash risk. This violates federal brake safety standards.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Your 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 is affected if it has small font warning lights for brakes and ABS.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
No deadline is specified; Tesla will send a free software update automatically.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V051000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 24V051000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003. 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 #24V051000 (January 30, 2024)
- 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.