Tesla Model 3, Model X, Model Y Recall R/2025/049: Loss Of Rearview Camera Display Recall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 28 Mar 2025
- Launched
- 10,629
- vehicles in the UK
- SB-25-00-001
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Tesla recalled Model 3, Model X, Model Y vehicles built between 21 January 2024 and 9 December 2024. On a small percentage of affected vehicles upon vehicle power up the car computer board may experience a short resulting in the loss of rear view camera functionality. The recall notice describes the fix as: over the air software update or Car Computer replacement if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a small percentage of affected vehicles upon vehicle power up the car computer board may experience a short resulting in the loss of rear view camera functionality.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Loss of Rearview Camera Display Recall Defect: On a small percentage of affected vehicles upon vehicle power up the car computer board may experience a short resulting in the loss of rear view camera functionality . Remedy: Over the air software update or Car Computer replacement if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of rear view camera functionality.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: over the air software update or Car Computer replacement if necessary. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Model 3, Model X, Model Y built between 21 January 2024 and 9 December 2024 may be included. Tesla estimates 10,629 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-25-00-001 or the DVSA reference R/2025/049. 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 YUpdate vehicle software to rectify EPAS functionality | Urgent | R/2025/104 | |
| Model S, Model XUpdate vehicle firmware to restore Post-Crash eCall functionality | Book soon | R/2025/075 | |
| Model 3, Model YUpdate vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour | Book soon | R/2025/002 |
This is one of 26 Tesla recalls in DVSA’s data. The Tesla recall launched before it was R/2025/104 on 14 Mar 2025, for update vehicle software to rectify EPAS functionality. The one launched after it was R/2025/350 on 24 Sep 2025, for update vehicle firmware to remedy anti pinch feature of right front window. You can also see every Tesla recall, the Tesla Model 3 recall history and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/049, launched 28 March 2025. 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.