Tesla is recalling about 700,000 vehicles in the U. S. Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is due to a malfunction in the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not alert drivers to low tire pressure, increasing the risk of an accident.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Thursday that the recall affects models, adding the 2024 Cybertruck, the 2017-2025 Model 3, and the 2020-2025 Model Y.
The NHTSA said the issue involves TPMS warning light, which may fail to stay illuminated between drive cycles, preventing drivers from receiving a timely warning if their tire pressure is dangerously low.
Driving with underinflated tires can result in loss of the vehicle and an increased risk of accidents.
The latest recall highlights Tesla’s current stringent conditions for ensuring vehicle safety.
While the company has been proactive in addressing issues—often through over-the-air software updates—the frequency of recalls continues to raise concerns.
The latest recall marks a bankruptcy in the Elon Musk-led automaker’s ongoing recall activity in 2023.
Earlier this year, the company recalled more than 1. 8 million vehicles in July due to a hood problem that could increase the risk of a crash.
In February, approximately 2. 2 million Teslas were recalled because some of the dashboard lights were too small for drivers to see without issue.
Tesla has also faced several similar to its highly anticipated Cybertruck.
The company’s electric pickup truck, which made its long-awaited debut to consumers in November 2023, now has seven recalls.
The maximum recent recall, issued in November, concerned approximately 2,400 Cybertruck units.
While those recalls raise quality control concerns, Tesla’s reliance on over-the-air updates has allowed the company to resolve many issues remotely.
However, with the immediate expansion of the automaker and the arrival of new vehicle models, including the Cybertruck, the frequency has attracted increased attention.
Newsweek reached out to Tesla via email on Friday to request a response.
Tesla saw a 5. 04% drop in its stock value premarket on Friday, according to monetary news outlet Benzinga Pro.
Tesla said the issue would be resolved through an over-the-air software update, a solution the company uses to fix vehicle problems.
He added that notification letters to property owners will be mailed on February 15, 2025.
In the meantime, Tesla consumers can contact the company’s team or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Protection Hotline for more details.
This article provides additional information from the Associated Press.
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