Recall 24V051 covers 2,193,869 2012-2024 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck vehicles. Free OTA update fixes undersized brake warning-light text.
Tesla is recalling 2,193,869 2012-2024 vehicles, including Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck, because the Brake, Park, and ABS warning lights use an incorrect font size on the instrument panel. Smaller warning-light text can make critical safety information harder to read and increase crash risk; Tesla will provide the free recall repair.
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What's wrong?
The instrument panel in 2012-2024 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck vehicles displays brake-related warnings for the driver. The Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicators are visual alerts, so the lettering needs to be large enough to catch attention when the system reports a braking or parking-brake issue.
On affected vehicles, the vehicle software displays those warning-light labels in a font smaller than the 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) height required by federal brake-system standards. The brake hardware is not described as broken in this recall; the defect is in how the software presents the warning indicators on the screen. That smaller text means an alert tied to the brakes, parking brake, or ABS is harder to see than the standard allows.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners would not feel a different brake pedal or hear a new sound from this software display issue.
Who's affected?
Spans five Tesla nameplates from 2012-2024, all tied to vehicle software that controls the instrument panel.
| 2012 Tesla Model S | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2013 Tesla Model S | instrument panel |
| 2014 Tesla Model S | instrument panel |
| 2015 Tesla Model S | instrument panel |
| 2016 Tesla Model X | instrument panel |
| 2016 Tesla Model S | instrument panel |
| 2017 Tesla Model S | instrument panel |
| 2017 Tesla Model X | instrument panel |
| 2017 Tesla Model 3 | instrument panel |
| 2018 Tesla Model S | instrument panel |
| 2018 Tesla Model X | instrument panel |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | instrument panel |
| 2019 Tesla Model S | instrument panel |
| 2019 Tesla Model X | instrument panel |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | instrument panel |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | instrument panel |
| 2020 Tesla Model X | instrument panel |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y | instrument panel |
| 2020 Tesla Model S | instrument panel |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | instrument panel |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | instrument panel |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | instrument panel |
| 2021 Tesla Model X | instrument panel |
| 2022 Tesla Model Y | instrument panel |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | instrument panel |
| 2022 Tesla Model S | instrument panel |
| 2022 Tesla Model X | instrument panel |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | instrument panel |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | instrument panel |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | instrument panel |
| 2023 Tesla Model S | instrument panel |
| 2024 Tesla Model X | instrument panel |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y | instrument panel |
| 2024 Tesla Cybertruck | instrument panel |
| 2019 Tesla Model Y | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 2,193,869 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Smaller instrument panel warning light text makes critical safety alerts harder to read, which increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, install the free over the air software update promptly and watch the instrument panel carefully until it is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2024 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, or Cybertruck is included in this recall.
- Contact Tesla service if the free over-the-air software update has not installed or the vehicle cannot receive it.
- Install the free over-the-air software update that corrects the smaller Brake, Park, and ABS warning-light font on the instrument panel.
- Reference recall number 24V051 and Tesla recall SB-24-00-003 when contacting Tesla.
- Confirm the Brake, Park, and ABS warning lights display correctly after the update is complete.
What happens at the repair
Tesla began releasing a free over the air software update for affected vehicles. The update corrects the instrument panel display so the Brake, Park, and ABS warning lights use the required font size. The remedy does not require a traditional dealer repair when the vehicle receives the OTA update. Tesla is not offering reimbursement for this campaign because there is no paid repair tied to the condition, and the remedy is free.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| January 30, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 31, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| January 31, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 21, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 30, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 30, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V051?
Recall 24V051 covers 2,193,869 2012-2024 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck vehicles with instrument-panel warning-light font that is too small. Tesla began releasing a free over-the-air software update to correct the display.
What should I do if my 2012-2024 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, or Cybertruck is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V051. If it is, install the free over-the-air software update when it appears. If the update is not available, contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and reference SB-24-00-003.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy at no cost, and Tesla began releasing the software update free of charge. If the update is not available in the vehicle, contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
What is the safety risk in recall 24V051?
The safety risk is that smaller warning-light text on the instrument panel makes critical brake, Park, and ABS information harder to read. That can delay the driver's response to a warning and increase crash risk. The free software update corrects the display.
What if I bought my Tesla used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your vehicle is included, then install the free over-the-air update or contact Tesla customer service if the update is not available.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V051000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V051 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V051000 |
Source documents
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