Tesla Recalls Nearly 700,000 Vehicles Over Tire Pressure Monitoring Issue
A malfunction in the tire pressure warning system affects Cybertruck, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles, with a software update offered as a fix.
- The recall involves 694,304 Tesla vehicles, including 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y models.
- The tire pressure monitoring system warning light may fail to stay illuminated between drives, increasing the risk of crashes due to underinflated tires.
- Tesla plans to address the issue through a free over-the-air software update, eliminating the need for physical service visits.
- Notification letters to affected vehicle owners are expected to be mailed by February 15, 2025, according to Tesla and the NHTSA.
- This is the 15th recall for Tesla this year, with the Cybertruck alone facing seven recalls since its release in late 2023.