Recall 22V296000: 2021–2022 Tesla Model S and 3 other models
- Report received
- May 3, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 129,960vehicles
- Model years
- 2021–2022
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.
Possible consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2022 Tesla Model 3773 complaints
- 2021 Tesla Model S179 complaints
- 2022 Tesla Model S139 complaints
- 2021 Tesla Model X41 complaints
- 2022 Tesla Model X129 complaints
- 2022 Tesla Model Y874 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.