Recall 23V422 covers 36 2022 Tesla Semi trucks because the door warning system allowed driving with an unsecured door. Free OTA update is complete.
Tesla is recalling 36 2022 Semi trucks because the door open warning indicator displays only under certain parking brake conditions and lets the operator dismiss an unlatched door notice. An unsecured side door can leave an operator unaware before driving, increasing injury risk to occupants; Tesla service will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2022 Tesla Semi uses vehicle software to watch whether a side door is fully latched and to warn the operator when it is open. That warning matters because the Semi has to tell the operator about an unsecured side door in the required operating states.
On trucks running software before 2023.12.5.6, the warning logic does not cover every condition. The door open indicator displays only when the parking brake is not engaged and the side door is not fully latched. Software from 2023.12 through versions before 2023.12.5.6 also lets the operator dismiss the door open notification, leaving the truck able to be driven with an unsecured door.
An operator can notice extra noise, vibration, or harshness when a side door is open. Treat that change as a warning sign that the door is not fully latched.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Tesla Semi | body structure |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 36 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2022 Tesla Semi truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unsecured side door can go unnoticed before the truck starts moving, which raises injury risk for occupants. Extra noise, vibration, or harshness can signal that a side door is open. If you notice that, stop and confirm the door is latched before continuing. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Tesla Semi is included in this recall.
- Confirm the free OTA software update has installed; Tesla says affected vehicles were repaired by June 2023.
- Contact Tesla service at 1-877-798-3752 if the update is missing, and reference recall number 23V422.
- Verify the side door is fully latched before driving until Tesla confirms the software update is installed.
- Avoid dismissing any side-door closure warning before the vehicle is confirmed updated.
What happens at the repair
Tesla delivered the recall remedy through a free over-the-air software update, so no dealer hardware repair is described for this campaign. The update addresses the side-door warning behavior covered by recall 23V422. By June 2023, Tesla reported that all affected vehicles were repaired. Tesla is not offering reimbursement for this campaign because the remedy was free and there was no paid repair tied to the underlying condition. Owners with questions can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| June 6, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| June 13, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
| June 15, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| June 15, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 11, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 11, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V422?
Recall 23V422 covers 36 2022 Tesla Semi vehicles with a side-door warning problem. The truck can let an operator dismiss an unlatched-door notification, or show the door-open warning only when the parking brake is off, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Tesla issued a free OTA software update.
What should I do if my 2022 Tesla Semi is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V422. If it is, confirm that the free OTA software update was installed. Tesla reported that all affected vehicles were repaired by June 2023. You can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Tesla released the OTA software update free of charge. The update corrects the side-door warning system so the operator gets the required unsecured-door warning.
What is the safety risk in recall 23V422?
The risk is that an operator can start driving without knowing a side door is unsecured. That increases the risk of injury to occupants. The fix is the free Tesla OTA software update, which corrects the door-closure warning behavior.
Has Tesla already fixed recall 23V422?
Tesla reported that all affected vehicles were repaired by June 2023. A VIN check still matters because it confirms whether your specific 2022 Tesla Semi was included and whether the recall status is closed for that vehicle.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V422000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V422 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V422000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →