Tesla Recalls Nearly 700,000 Vehicles over Faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Elon Musk's Tesla is shutting down around 700,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) glitch that could prevent drivers from warning of low tire pressure, potentially increasing the risk of accidents. A recall has been announced.

newsweek report EV giant Tesla has announced a large-scale recall affecting approximately 700,000 vehicles in the U.S. market. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported Thursday that the recall includes certain Tesla models, including the 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. .

The root cause of the recall is a defective Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light. According to NHTSA, the TPMS warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, resulting in drivers not receiving timely warnings when tire pressure drops to dangerous levels. Driving with improperly inflated tires can impair vehicle control and greatly increase the chance of an accident.

To address this safety concern, Tesla has announced that it will be introducing over-the-air software updates, a method the company regularly employs to fix problems with its vehicles remotely. Additionally, Tesla will send out owner notification letters starting February 15, 2025 to ensure all affected vehicle owners are informed of the recall and the steps needed to resolve the issue.

In the meantime, Tesla customers with questions or concerns can contact the company's support team or contact NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline for more information and assistance.

This recall is just one of a series Tesla has faced in recent years. In July, the company recalled more than 1.8 million vehicles due to hood problems that increased the risk of crashes. In early February, about 2.2 million Tesla EVs were recalled because some dashboard warning lights were too small for drivers to notice.