Tesla Model Y Recall R/2025/350: Update Vehicle Firmware To Remedy Anti Pinch Feature Of Right Front Window, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 24 Sep 2025
- Launched
- 5,777
- vehicles in the UK
- SB-25-00-007
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Tesla recalled Model Y vehicles built between 3 March 2025 and 17 July 2025. A firmware feature that allowed for high-speed sampling of the right front window motor encoder was not enabled bringing vehicles out of compliance with the relevant regulations for Auto-reversing Requirements. The dealer will install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) update. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A firmware feature that allowed for high-speed sampling of the right front window motor encoder was not enabled bringing vehicles out of compliance with the relevant regulations for Auto-reversing Requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Update Vehicle Firmware to Remedy Anti Pinch Feature of Right Front Window Defect: On affected vehicles a firmware feature that allowed for high-speed sampling of the right front window motor encoder was not enabled bringing vehicles out of compliance with the relevant regulations for Auto-reversing Requirements. Remedy: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) 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) update. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Model Y built between 3 March 2025 and 17 July 2025 may be included. Tesla estimates 5,777 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-25-00-007 or the DVSA reference R/2025/350. 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 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 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/2025/049 on 28 Mar 2025, for loss of rearview camera display recall. The one launched after it was R/2025/422 on 16 Oct 2025, for loss of reverse light recall. You can also see every Tesla recall, the Tesla Model Y recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/350, launched 24 September 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.