Tesla recalls tens of thousands of vehicles in Canada, U.S. over camera issue

Tesla has announced a recall for thousands of vehicles in Canada and the U.S. due to a software issue that could prevent the rearview camera image from displaying properly, increasing the risk of a crash while backing up.

The recall notice, first posted May 5 on Transport Canada and later updated on May 14, noted that on certain Tesla vehicles, a software problem could delay the rearview camera image from appearing when the transmission is shifted into reverse shortly after the vehicle is started.

Canadian regulations require the rearview camera image to display within two seconds of shifting into reverse gear.

“A rearview camera image that doesn’t display could reduce a driver’s ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up,” the recall warned.

“This could increase the risk of a crash.”

Vehicles affected by this recall include:

• Tesla Model 3 vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2023
• Tesla Model S vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2023
• Tesla Model X vehicles manufactured between 2022 and 2023
• Tesla Model Y vehicles manufactured between 2020 and 2023

The recall affects 13,846 vehicles in Canada.

Tesla said owners of affected vehicles will be notified by email. The automaker has already released an over-the-air software update to correct the issue.

“No further action is required if your vehicle has software release 2026.8.6.1 or a later release,” the notice added.

Earlier in May, Tesla issued a similar recall in the U.S. where over 218000 units were affected.