2017–2023 Tesla (4 models) Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 26V283000 (Tesla SB-26-00-001)

NHTSA recall 26V283000 (Tesla recall SB-26-00-001) covers about 218,868 2017–2023 Tesla (4 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA May 4, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V283000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

218,868
vehicles affected (potential)
2017–2023
model years
May 4, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (software)

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The risk

A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.

Status: NHTSA lists Jul 3, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Tesla recall number SB-26-00-001

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V283000 as SB-26-00-001. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SB-26-00-001 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Tesla Model 32017, 2021–2023All Model 3 recallsYears to avoid
Tesla Model S2021–2023All Model S recallsYears to avoid
Tesla Model X2021–2023All Model X recallsYears to avoid
Tesla Model Y2020–2023All Model Y recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 4, 2026
Owner notification
Jul 3, 2026
Build dates covered
Nov 29, 2017 to Jan 3, 2024
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Tesla, Inc.
Safety standard (FMVSS)
111

Check your VIN for 26V283000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V283000 is open, call any Tesla dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V283000 or SB-26-00-001). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V283000?

NHTSA recall 26V283000 (Tesla recall SB-26-00-001) covers about 218,868 2017–2023 Tesla (4 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA May 4, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V283000?

NHTSA's record for 26V283000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V283000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Tesla dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V283000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 3, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Tesla recall number for 26V283000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SB-26-00-001. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SB-26-00-001) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V283000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V283000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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