Tesla is recalling 2020 Model Y vehicles with a software error that may reduce defrosting performance, risking driver visibility and crashes. Owners will receive a free over-the-air software update.
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles due to a software error that can cause reduced defrosting performance, potentially decreasing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. This issue is fixed with a free software update.
A software error can cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally, trapping refrigerant in the evaporator. This leads to decreased defrosting performance, which may reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk.
Owners of 2020 Tesla Model Y vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in cold weather may be at higher risk due to reduced visibility during defrosting.
Check if your Tesla Model Y was manufactured between 2020 and 2022. The recall covers vehicles that received a notification letter mailed April 1, 2022.
Tesla mailed notification letters to affected owners on April 1, 2022.
Tesla will provide a free over-the-air software update to fix the defrosting issue.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.
A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally, trapping refrigerant in the evaporator and reducing defrosting performance.
Your Tesla Model Y was manufactured between 2020 and 2022. Affected vehicles received a notification letter mailed April 1, 2022.
The recall states that decreased defrosting performance may reduce driver visibility, increasing crash risk. However, no specific injuries are mentioned.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V050000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 22V050000 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 April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002. 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.
