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Tesla Electrical System Recalls: Camera, Warning Sound, and Power Problems
Tesla’s electrical-system notices span software controls, warning functions, camera wiring, and propulsion hardware. Model 3 appears repeatedly, including 2017-2020 vehicles with rearview-camera harness damage from trunk-lid movement and several software recalls covering 2017-2022 vehicles. Two 2022 Boombox notices describe external audio obscuring pedestrian warning sounds; separate notices address rolling stops, missing seat belt chimes, reduced defrosting, and Autosteer misuse controls. Hardware problems include defective battery disconnects in certain 2023 Model 3/Y vehicles and drive-inverter faults in certain 2024 Cybertrucks. Certain 2026 Model Y vehicles appear in separate horn, reverse-light wiring, and battery-contactor notices; the contactor notice also covers certain 2025 Model 3 vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- December 21, 2021 Model 3 camera-cable recall: the rearview camera image may not display.
- November 5, 2024 Cybertruck drive-inverter recall: drive power to the wheels may be lost.
- July 28, 2025 Model Y horn recall: the horn may not sound.
- October 2, 2025 Model Y reverse-light recall: reverse lights may fail to illuminate in reverse.
- October 10, 2025 battery-contactor recall: drive power may be lost.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The supplied notices do not tell owners to stop driving for the camera harness, either Boombox notice, battery disconnect, Autosteer controls, Cybertruck inverter, Model Y horn, reverse-light wiring, battery contactors, rolling-stop software, seat belt chime, or defrosting software recalls. None of the supplied notices carries a park-outside instruction. These statements describe the instructions in the supplied notices; they do not establish that an affected Tesla is safe to drive or that a missing warning, camera image, or electrical function is acceptable.
What the free repair involves
Free OTA remedies address Boombox, rolling stops, seat belt chimes, defrosting, and Autosteer. Free hardware remedies include camera-harness inspection and a guide protector/new harness as necessary; battery-disconnect replacement; Cybertruck inverter replacement; Model Y steering-wheel replacement for the horn recall; reverse-light and reverse facia harness replacement for the reverse-light recall; and contactor replacement for the battery-contactor recall.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 8 |
| medium | 6 |
Models affected most
Where owners report electrical system problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under electrical system for the Tesla models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Electrical system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 168 |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 91 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 77 |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 59 |
| 2024 Tesla Cybertruck | 56 |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 51 |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 42 |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y | 27 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | Tesla Model Y Battery Contacts May Fail | high |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Tesla Model Y Reverse Lights May Not Illuminate | high |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Tesla Model Y Horn May Stop Working | high |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Tesla Cybertruck Drive Inverter Fault Cuts Power | high |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Tesla Model 3 and Cybertruck warning lights too small | medium |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Tesla Autosteer controls may allow driver misuse | high |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Tesla Model 3 Battery Disconnect May Fail | high |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Tesla Model 3 Speedometer Fails to Show Speed | medium |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Tesla Boombox sounds can drown out pedestrian warning noise | medium |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Tesla Boombox Feature May Mask Pedestrian Warning Sound | high |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Tesla Software Bug Reduces Windshield Defrosting Power | medium |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Tesla Seat Belt Chime May Not Sound at Startup | medium |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Tesla Full Self-Driving may roll through stop signs | medium |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Tesla Model 3 rearview camera cable may be damaged | high |
Common questions
Which Tesla electrical recalls describe loss of drive power?
The November 2024 notice identifies a drive-inverter fault in certain 2024 Cybertrucks. The October 2025 notice identifies failing battery pack contactors in certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. Their remedies replace the respective components free of charge.
What do the two Boombox recall remedies change?
The February 2022 remedy disables Boombox in Drive, Neutral, and Reverse. The April 2022 remedy specifies those modes, including Summon and Smart Summon. Both notices describe free OTA updates addressing sounds that may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System.
Why does the Model Y horn recall replace the steering wheel?
The July 2025 notice says an improperly secured horn ground-wire ring terminal may allow the circuit to open, preventing the horn from sounding in certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The specified remedy is free steering-wheel replacement.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.