Its Shop Times Monday: Tesla Is Recalling 1.8 Million Vehicles For Hoods Opening While Driving

Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V554000

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,849,638

Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 22, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.