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Tesla Model 3 and Cybertruck warning lights too small

NHTSA campaign 24V051000 · Reported Jan 30, 2024 · Tesla, Inc.

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Warning lights printed in a smaller font can make important safety information on the instrument panel hard to read, which raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	24V051000
Reported to NHTSA	Jan 30, 2024
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
Vehicles covered	9 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2024
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer; this one can be delivered as an over-the-air software update

What's wrong, in plain English

Tesla is recalling certain Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles. The Brake, Park and Antilock Braking System warning lights on the instrument panel are shown in the wrong font size, smaller than it should be. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety standards for hydraulic, electric and light vehicle brake systems. Tesla has begun sending out a free over-the-air software update to fix the display.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is covered. 2. Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 if you have questions about the update (recall number SB-24-00-003). 3. The over-the-air software update is free of charge.

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 24V051000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (9)

2018 Tesla Model 3
2019 Tesla Model 3
2020 Tesla Model 3
2020 Tesla Model Y
2021 Tesla Model 3
2021 Tesla Model S
2022 Tesla Model 3
2023 Tesla Model 3
2024 Tesla Cybertruck

Who to contact

Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup

Customer service: 1-877-798-3752

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Tesla Electrical System Recalls: Camera, Warning Sound, and Power Problems · all 14 Tesla recalls in this area

Other Tesla Model 3 recalls

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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

All 35 Model 3 recalls

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Safety risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003. (over-the-air software update)

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.