TESLA MODEL S (2021) recall — Back Over Prevention
Tesla is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles due to potential rearview camera and safety system failures during fast charging, which could increase crash risk. Owners must update software to fix the issue.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling 2021 Model S vehicles that may have a central processing unit overheating during fast charging. This could cause the rearview camera and safety features to stop working, increasing crash risk. The fix is a free software update. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80683-tesla-model-s-2021-recall-back-over-prevention-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80683-tesla-model-s-2021-recall-back-over-prevention-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V296000
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“Tesla Model S 2021 Recall: Back Over Prevention Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80683-tesla-model-s-2021-recall-back-over-prevention-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V296000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V296000).
Why it’s dangerous
The infotainment CPU may overheat while fast charging, causing it to lag or restart. This can prevent the rearview camera from working and other safety features from functioning properly, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Tesla Model S vehicles with specific firmware versions are affected. Drivers using these vehicles for fast charging may be at higher risk due to potential safety system failures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Tesla Model S has a firmware version that was recalled in July 2022. The recall covers vehicles with specific firmware releases that may overheat during fast charging.
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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 CPU overheating issue during fast charging.
Contact Tesla
Owners can call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for assistance with the update or to confirm eligibility.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-009.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The infotainment CPU may overheat during fast charging, causing it to lag or restart and potentially prevent rearview camera and safety features from working.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Your 2021 Tesla Model S may be affected if it has a firmware version that was recalled in July 2022, specifically those that overheat during fast charging.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall does not specify a deadline for the software update; owners can update at any time.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V296000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 22V296000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-009. 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 #22V296000 (March 5, 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.
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