Tesla Model 3, Model Y Recall R/2025/002: Update Vehicle Software To Correct TPMS Behaviour, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 31 Dec 2024
- Launched
- 62,893
- vehicles in the UK
- SB-24-00-018
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Tesla recalled Model 3, Model Y vehicles built between 21 May 2019 and 15 November 2024. Upon detection of a malfunction with the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) the TPMS tell tale does not persist between drive cycles where the vehicle is off or asleep between the drive cycles. The dealer will install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Upon detection of a malfunction with the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) the TPMS tell tale does not persist between drive cycles where the vehicle is off or asleep between the drive cycles. Therefore the driver may not be adequately warned of potential under-inflation of the tyres increasing the risk of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Update vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour Defect: On affected vehicles upon detection of a malfunction with the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) the TPMS tell tale does not persist between drive cycles where the vehicle is off or asleep between the drive cycles. Therefore the driver may not be adequately warned of potential under-inflation of the tyres increasing the risk of a collision. Remedy: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
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The Risk
The notice doesn’t describe a separate risk beyond the defect above. Book the repair even if the car seems fine.
The Fix
The dealer will install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Model 3, Model Y built between 21 May 2019 and 15 November 2024 may be included. Tesla estimates 62,893 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-24-00-018 or the DVSA reference R/2025/002. 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 YLoss of reverse light recall | Book soon | R/2025/422 | |
| Model YUpdate vehicle firmware to remedy anti pinch feature of right front window | Low | R/2025/350 | |
| 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 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 |
This is one of 26 Tesla recalls in DVSA’s data. The Tesla recall launched before it was R/2023/351 on 15 Dec 2023, for on certain MY 2021-2023 Model X vehicles the vehicle controller that detects the sensor…. The one launched after it was R/2025/075 on 7 Mar 2025, for update vehicle firmware to restore Post-Crash eCall functionality. You can also see every Tesla recall, the Tesla Model 3 recall history, all recalls launched in 2024 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/002, launched 31 December 2024. 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.