How car recalls get reported The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officially started car recalls after receiving complaints from consumers. The Brief Tesla has recalled 239,382 vehicles over a problem affecting the rearview camera, which can cause a visibility issue. The recall covers certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and 2023-2025 Model Y vehicles. Tesla said it released a free, over-the-air software update. Tesla is recalling nearly 240,000 vehicles because of a problem affecting the rearview camera, which can cause a visibility issue for drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a filing last week that the recall covers certain Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles.