Tesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles due an issue with the vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recalls include certain 2024 Cybertrucks, Model 3 cars from 2017-2025, and 2020-2025 Model Y cars.
According to the NHTSA, the tire pressure monitoring system’s warning light on the affected vehicles may not remain illuminated between drive cycles. That means drivers may not know they their tire pressure is low, which could lead to tire blowouts and potentially cause crashes and injuries.
Tesla said in a response to the recall that it would provide a free software update to fix the issue.
Owners of affected vehicles should receive a letter notifying them of the issue sometime after February 15, according to Tesla. Customers with questions can call Tesla’s customer service line at 1-877-798-3752 for information on the recall, or the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
In the meantime, regularly using a manual tire pressure gauge or a gauge at a gas station air machine is seen as a good habit for drivers to remain safe on the road and ensure their tires are well maintained.
It’s been a tough year for Tesla when it comes to recalls. The Cybertruck has been subject to seven recalls this year alone, with the most recent previous to this affecting 2,400 vehicles.
The trucks have only been out for a year, debuting in 2023, two years after Tesla CEO Elon Musk originally announced they would appear in dealerships.
In July, Tesla had to recall more than 1.8 million vehicles because of an issue with their hoods that could increase the risk of a crash. In February, the company had to recall 2.2 million vehicles in the US because some of the warning lights on the instrument panel were too small.
