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Tesla Model 3 Cameras Swapped By Wiring Error
high How serious is it? About this label
Because the cameras may not properly detect crossing objects or sharp curves in the lane, the Autosteer and Automatic Emergency Braking features may not work as intended, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V317000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 9, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Part affected | Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles because two camera cable terminals, for the fisheye and narrow cameras, were installed incorrectly in the cable harness connector. This wiring mistake causes the views from these two cameras to be swapped with each other. As a result, the vehicle receives camera images from the wrong camera for each of these two positions.
What you should do
2. Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or visit a Tesla Service center to have the wiring corrected and cameras recalibrated.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V317000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup
Customer service: 1-877-798-3752
The bigger picture
- Tesla Forward Collision Avoidance Recalls Include Braking and Camera Problems · all 3 Tesla recalls in this area
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- Jun 18, 2025Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Seat Fasteners May Be Loosehigh
- Feb 14, 2025Tesla Model 3 Power Steering Assist May Failmedium
- Jan 7, 2025Tesla Model 3 and Model Y May Lose Backup Camerahigh
Official notice
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model 3 and 2021 Model Y vehicles. The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views.
- Safety risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.