Tesla recalls almost 200,000 vehicles over rear-view camera defect

Electric vehicle maker Tesla has recalled nearly 200,000 cars in the U.S. due to a software defect preventing the rear-view camera from displaying images properly, according to a statement released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The recall reportedly affects certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with the full self-driving 4.0, totaling as many as 199,575 vehicles.

According to the NHTSA, Tesla plans to remedy the issue by releasing a free over-the-air software update to those affected by the recall. Owners will be notified of the recall by mail beginning in March, but customers can contact Tesla’s customer service department now or visit the NHTSA site for information.

Tesla’s latest recall follows a record recall in December, when the automaker recalled 2 million Tesla vehicles over a defective system designed to monitor driver’s focus when using the vehicle’s Autopilot feature. The recall was prompted by a series of deadly crashes involving the Autopilot investigated by the NHTSA, according to CNBC.

Tesla has been experiencing financial troubles in recent months, reporting that its vehicle output in 2024 "may be notably lower" than the rate observed in 2023. The company is working towards launching its latest design while facing growing competition from other electric vehicle makers, namely the Chinese-based company BYD.