According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles due to a problem with the vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system.
The recalls include certain 2024 Cybertrucks, 2017-2025 Model 3 cars and 2020-2025 Model Y cars.
According to NHTSA, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light on affected vehicles should not remain illuminated between driving cycles. That means drivers may not know their tire pressure is low, which can lead to tire blowouts and possibly accidents and injuries.
Tesla said in response to the recall that it would offer a free software update to resolve the problem.
Owners of affected vehicles should receive a letter notifying them of the problem sometime after February 15, according to Tesla. Customers with questions can call Tesla Customer Service at 1-877-798-3752 for information about the recall, or NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Elon Musk to debut the Cybertruck in 2023 (Steve Fowler)
In the meantime, regularly using a manual tire pressure gauge or a gauge at a gas station is seen as good practice for drivers to stay safe on the road and ensure their tires are properly maintained.
It’s been a tough year for Tesla when it comes to recalls. This year alone, the Cybertruck has been recalled seven times, with the most recent previous recall affecting 2,400 vehicles.
The trucks have only been on the road for a year and will debut in 2023, two years after Tesla CEO Elon Musk originally announced they would appear in dealerships.
In July, Tesla was forced to recall more than 1.8 million vehicles due to a hood problem that could increase the risk of an accident. In February, the company had to recall 2.2 million vehicles in the US because some warning lights on the instrument panel were too small.
