Tesla to recall 700,000 vehicles

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is recalling 700,000 vehicles in the US due to a malfunction in the tire pressure monitoring system, raising the likelihood of accidents, the Associated Press has reported, citing a safety watchdog.

The recall affects several models, including the 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles, according to a statement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released on Thursday.

The safety watchdog warned that the tire pressure monitoring system in these vehicles might not display a low-pressure warning light consistently between drive cycles, increasing the risk of accidents.

Tesla has said it will address the issue through a free software update, with owner notification letters expected to be mailed by February 15, 2025, AP reports.

This recall is the seventh involving the Cybertruck this year. In November, Tesla recalled around 2,400 pickups due to a faulty part that could result in power loss. In June, nearly 12,000 trucks were recalled over a windshield wiper malfunction that impaired visibility.

Tesla has faced numerous recalls over the years. In February, the automaker had to address its largest recall to date, involving almost 2.2 million vehicles, nearly all sold in the US at the time. The issue arose from complaints about digital display warning lights appearing at the wrong size. Another major recall in December 2023 involved Tesla’s autopilot system. Federal regulators found the system inadequately detected driver attention, leading to a potential safety risk.