Tesla Recalls Nearly 219,000 Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Display Delay

A delay of up to 11 seconds could result in a loss of rearview images when drivers shift into reverse, according to a recall notice.

A Tesla Model Y car is presented at the Automobile Club in Budapest, Hungary, on Sept. 5, 2020. Attila Kisbenedek/AFP via Getty Images

Tesla Inc. has issued a recall of 218,868 vehicles that may be affected by a delayed rearview camera image, which could increase the risk of an accident.

According to a notice the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted on X on May 6, the recall includes certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles with the operating software version 2026.8.6. When the vehicle is placed in reverse, the image may be delayed, possibly causing harm to an individual or another vehicle.