Tesla Model 3, Model Y Recall R/2025/104: Update Vehicle Software To Rectify EPAS Functionality, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Mar 2025
- Launched
- 97,462
- vehicles in the UK
- SB-25-00-004
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Tesla recalled Model 3, Model Y vehicles built between 6 January 2022 and 30 August 2023. Operating with a software release prior to 2023.38.4 an overvoltage breakdown in the steering rack may overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board. 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
Operating with a software release prior to 2023.38.4 an overvoltage breakdown in the steering rack may overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board. If the overstress condition occurs while the vehicle is driving steering assistance will not be affected and a visual alert will illuminate. Once the vehicle speed comes to a standstill a loss of steering assistance may occur and loss of steering assistance will persist when the vehicle is driven again. Manual steering without steering assistance remains available to the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Update Vehicle Software To Rectify EPAS Functionality Defect: On affected vehicles operating with a software release prior to 2023.38.4 an overvoltage breakdown in the steering rack may overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board. If the overstress condition occurs while the vehicle is driving steering assistance will not be affected and a visual alert will illuminate. Once the vehicle speed comes to a standstill a loss of steering assistance may occur and loss of steering assistance will persist when the vehicle is driven again. Manual steering without steering assistance remains available to the driver. 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 6 January 2022 and 30 August 2023 may be included. Tesla estimates 97,462 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-25-00-004 or the DVSA reference R/2025/104. 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 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 |
This is one of 26 Tesla recalls in DVSA’s data. The Tesla recall launched before it was R/2025/075 on 7 Mar 2025, for update vehicle firmware to restore Post-Crash eCall functionality. The one launched after it was R/2025/049 on 28 Mar 2025, for loss of rearview camera display recall. You can also see every Tesla recall, the Tesla Model 3 recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/104, launched 14 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.