Tesla Model 3 (2021) Recall: Swapped Camera Views Risk Crashes
Tesla recalls 2020-2021 Model 3 vehicles with swapped camera views that may impair Autosteer and AEB, increasing crash risk. Free repair available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Swapped camera views can prevent the vehicle's cameras from detecting crossing objects and high-curvature lane lines, impairing the Autosteer and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) performance, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model 3 vehicles because camera terminals were swapped, which can cause the car to miss objects and lane lines. This may lead to crashes if the vehicle's automatic safety features don't work properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80690-tesla-model-3-2021-recall-swapped-camera-views-risk-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80690-tesla-model-3-2021-recall-swapped-camera-views-risk-crashes · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V317000
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“Tesla Model 3 (2021) Recall: Swapped Camera Views Risk Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80690-tesla-model-3-2021-recall-swapped-camera-views-risk-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #22V317000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V317000).
Why it’s dangerous
Swapped camera views can cause the vehicle to miss crossing objects and high-curvature lane lines. This impairs Autosteer and Automatic Emergency Braking, potentially increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2021 Tesla Model 3 vehicles with swapped camera terminals are affected. Drivers using Autosteer or Automatic Emergency Braking features are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tesla Model 3 was manufactured between 2020 and 2021. The issue involves swapped camera cable terminals in the vehicle's harness connector.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla Customer Service
Call 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free repair for swapped camera terminals.
Get Camera Repair
Tesla will correct the swapped terminals and recalibrate the cameras at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla Service will correct the swapped terminals and recalibrate the cameras, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-17-007.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 59 days.
- Owner letters mailed
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V317000 — Tesla Model 3 (2021) Recall: Swapped Camera Views Risk Crashes Hello, I own a Tesla Model 3 (2021) Recall: Swapped Camera Views Risk Crashes that is covered by recall 22V317000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla Service will correct the swapped terminals and recalibrate the cameras, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-17-007. 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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V317000 (September 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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