Tesla recently announced a new recall affecting its Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck, with a total of 694,304 vehicles involved. The issue arises from a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), which is supposed to alert drivers in case of low tire pressure. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the alert may not reliably display between trips, posing risks such as under-inflated tires and increased chances of accidents.
To address this issue, Tesla will implement its signature solution: a remote software update, which requires no dealership visits. Official notifications will be sent to vehicle owners starting February 15, 2025, while they can also reach out to Tesla or the NHTSA hotline for more information in the meantime.
This isn't Tesla's first large-scale recall; the company faced over 1.8 million vehicle recalls in the third quarter of 2023 alone. While Tesla's ability to quickly resolve issues through software updates reduces customer inconvenience, frequent recalls raise concerns about the quality control in its factories, especially as the brand continues to roll out new models at a rapid pace.
