Tesla Model 3 Recall R/2022/008: The Rear-view Camera Harness May Fail Causing No Image In The Centre Display, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Feb 2022
- Launched
- 26,618
- vehicles in the UK
- SB-21-17-008
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Tesla recalled Model 3 vehicles built between 15 July 2017 and 30 September 2020. The rear-view camera harness may fail causing no image in the centre display. The dealer will fit a harness guide protector and if necessary install a new harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear-view camera harness may fail causing no image in the centre display.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REAR-VIEW CAMERA HARNESS MAY FAIL CAUSING NO IMAGE IN THE CENTRE DISPLAY Defect: The rear-view camera harness may fail causing no image in the centre display. Remedy: Fit a harness guide protector and if necessary install a new harness.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause no image in the centre display.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a harness guide protector and if necessary install a new harness.
Are You Affected?
Model 3 built between 15 July 2017 and 30 September 2020 may be included. Tesla estimates 26,618 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Tesla, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Tesla.
- Book with any franchised Tesla dealer, quoting the campaign code SB-21-17-008 or the DVSA reference R/2022/008. See how to get a Tesla recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3, Model X, Model YLoss of rearview camera display recall | Book soon | R/2025/049 | |
| Model 3, Model YUpdate vehicle software to rectify EPAS functionality | Urgent | R/2025/104 | |
| Model 3, Model YUpdate vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour | Book soon | R/2025/002 | |
| Model 3In certain conditions the user interface (ui ) on affected vehicles displays vehicle speed but not a unit of speed(i.e mph or km/h) | Low | R/2022/120 | |
| Model 3, Model YA loss of low voltage system support may cause the audio subsystem to be unavailable | Book soon | R/2022/131 |
This is one of 26 Tesla recalls in DVSA’s data. The Tesla recall launched before it was R/2022/007 on 24 Dec 2021, for the curtain side airbags may not deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2022/009 on 18 Feb 2022, for misalignment of the hood latch may prevent latching of the secondary latch. You can also see every Tesla recall, the Tesla Model 3 recall history and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/008, launched 18 February 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.