Tesla announced a few days ago a new recall for its Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck models, representing 694,304 vehicles affected. The cause is a problem with the TPMS system, which is supposed to warn drivers in the event of too low pressure in the tires. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the alert may not be displayed reliably between trips. The risk? Underinflated tires, loss of control and increased likelihood of accidents.
A tire problem, but a quick solution
To resolve this problem, Tesla is banking on one of its specialties: remote software updating. This solution, which does not require any intervention at the dealership, will be deployed soon. Owners will receive an official notification by mail starting February 15, 2025, but in the meantime, they can contact Tesla or the NHTSA hotline to learn more.
This is not the first time Tesla has faced this type of massive recall. In 2023, the brand has already recorded more than 1.8 million “recalled” vehicles in the third quarter alone, a record in the United States. Most of these interventions were made possible thanks to software updates, a method that Tesla masters and which limits the inconvenience for its customers.
Among the notable recalls of the year, we note a problem with the hood that could open while driving or even indicator lights that are too small to be clearly visible. Even the Cybertruck is no exception to this trend. With already seven recalls in just a few months, the futuristic pickup is making headlines, but not always for good reasons.
Despite everything, Tesla is doing pretty well. Its ability to quickly resolve problems using technology limits criticism of production quality. However, these frequent recalls raise questions about quality control at its factories, as the brand continues to launch new models at a rapid pace.
This kind of news, even if handled well, remains a reminder (no pun intended) that the road to perfect reliability is still long.
For owners, this recall remains a formality. No need to go through the workshop, everything is done in one click via an online update. But by accumulating little glitches, Tesla could well end up annoying some of his followers. After all, for a brand that wants to be at the forefront of innovation, these incidents, even minor ones, are starting to cause chaos.
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