• News
  • Film and TV
  • Music
  • Tech
  • Features
  • Celebrity
  • Politics
  • Weird
  • Community
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
YouTube
Submit Your Content
Tesla forced to recall almost 240,000 cars after discovering camera issue could cause serious accidents

Home> Technology

Published 16:36 11 Jan 2025 GMT

Tesla forced to recall almost 240,000 cars after discovering camera issue could cause serious accidents

It comes after the company recalled millions vehicles last year

Callum Jones

Callum Jones

Tesla has been forced to recall almost 240,000 of its cars over concerns a camera issue could cause some serious accidents on the road.

While we seem to talk about Elon Musk regarding Twitter an awful lot nowadays, the billionaire is, of course. the owner and founder of Tesla, too.

And Musk seemingly has a problem on his hands with the car company as Tesla has been forced to recall a lorry load of its vehicles.

Advert

As per documents filed with the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla has been forced to recall a total of 239,382 cars.

Tesla has recalled a LOT of cars (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Tesla has recalled a LOT of cars (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

It comes amid concerns some drivers may see the loss of rearview camera when booting up their Tesla for a spin.

GB News reports that this error - which is only affecting a small percentage of the cars recalled - is due to a 'reverse current' that may end up causing a shorting failure on the car computer board.

Advert

On top of that, it doesn't comply with car safety regulations all vehicles must follow in the US.

Those who have a drivers license - particularly a Tesla - will know that the loss of a rearview camera display may impact visibility, which, in turn, heightens the chances of a collision happening on the road.

Tesla noted 887 warranty claims and 68 field reports related to the issue had been reported as of 30 December, 2024.

So, what cars are being recalled by Tesla?

Advert

Well, the 2024-2025 Tesla Model 3 and the 2024-2025 Tesla Model 3 are on the list, while Tesla also wants back the Model X and Model Y from 2023-2025.

The issue heightens the chances of a crash (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The issue heightens the chances of a crash (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The company is installing a different car computer variant on any Model 3, Model S and Model X that are currently in production.

Tesla has become a car giant known for recalling massive amounts of cars over recent years.

Advert

More than 5 million vehicles were recalled by the Elon Musk-owned automotive company last year - more than any other car manufacturer.

Back in May, some 125,000 Model S and Model Xs made between 2021 and 2023 were recalled to 'inspect and ensure both first-row seat belts are properly connected to their respective pretensioner anchors'.

Then in July, a whopping 1.8 million vehicles were recalled because of a bonnet issue, which saw its software fail to detect an unlatched hood.

And come December, almost 700,000 vehicles were recalled due to a system fault which could 'increase the risk of crashing'.

Advert

UNILAD has reached out to Tesla for comment.

Featured Image Credit: Newsday LLC/Getty/Brandon Bell/Getty

Topics: Tesla, Elon Musk, Cars

Callum Jones
Callum Jones

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

8 hours ago
14 hours ago
a day ago
  • 8 hours ago

    Scientists have created the first 'black hole bomb' and it could have a major impact

    The scientists discovered the bomb could be used for something other than space

    Technology
  • 14 hours ago

    $1.5 billion space probe captures never before seen view of the Sun that could change everything

    It marks a new era of solar science

    Technology
  • a day ago

    Disturbing fake news reports made with AI look so real it's making people terrified for the future

    From floods to wars, people are making eerily realistic news reports using AI generators

    Technology
  • a day ago

    NASA issues disturbing update on 'city destroying' asteroid that could hit the moon in a matter of years

    The 'city destroying' asteroid could hit the Moon in the year 2032

    Technology
  • Cybertruck owner spots 'major flaw' in vehicle that could cause huge issues in winter
  • Tesla whistleblower claims Elon Musk tried to get her team deported after they raised major safety issue
  • Tesla recalls a staggering 700,000 vehicles over concerning fault that 'increases risk of crashing'
  • Family who were involved in Tesla car crash shocked after they were forced to pay Elon Musk's company $23,000 in damages