2021-2023 Tesla Model S Instrument Cluster Recall (24V051)
Tesla, Inc. · 2,193,869 vehicles · Reported January 30, 2024
Tesla, Inc. is recalling 2,193,869 2024 Tesla Cybertruck; 2021-2023 Tesla Model 3; 2021-2023 Tesla Model S; 2021-2024 Tesla Model X; 2021-2024 Tesla Model Y vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Recall 24V051 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V051000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SB-24-00-003 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 30, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2024 Tesla Cybertruck; 2021-2023 Tesla Model 3; 2021-2023 Tesla Model S; 2021-2024 Tesla Model X; 2021-2024 Tesla Model Y |
| Units affected | 2,193,869 |
| Component | Electrical System > Instrument Cluster / Panel |
| Safety risk | Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Over-the-air software update |
What is wrong with the 2021-2023 Tesla Model S in recall 24V051?
An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2023 Model S with recall 24V051?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Model S shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the instrument cluster and panel, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V051?
Recall 24V051 covers 2,193,869 vehicles: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck; 2021-2023 Tesla Model 3; 2021-2023 Tesla Model S; 2021-2024 Tesla Model X; 2021-2024 Tesla Model Y.
NHTSA lists 2,193,869 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tesla | Cybertruck |
| 2021-2023 | Tesla | Model 3 |
| 2021-2023 | Tesla | Model S |
| 2021-2024 | Tesla | Model X |
| 2021-2024 | Tesla | Model Y |
What is the fix for the Model S instrument cluster recall?
Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
When was recall 24V051 announced?
Tesla, Inc. reported recall 24V051 to NHTSA on January 30, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Tesla, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V051000. |
This recall was filed 32 months ago. If your Model S was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Model S is part of recall 24V051?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V051 is open on your Model S, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V051000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Model S owners do about recall 24V051?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V051000 applies to your Model S.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Tesla dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any instrument cluster and panel symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Model S owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 6,282 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 676 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 24V051 was reported on January 30, 2024, owners have filed 394 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 48 of them (12%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the electrical system and were received on or after January 30, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 6,282 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 676 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Tesla Model Y: 1,166 complaints in total, 102 about the electrical system
- 2021 Tesla Model Y: 1,079 complaints in total, 125 about the electrical system
- 2022 Tesla Model Y: 865 complaints in total, 95 about the electrical system
- 2022 Tesla Model 3: 765 complaints in total, 50 about the electrical system
- 2021 Tesla Model 3: 664 complaints in total, 65 about the electrical system
- 2023 Tesla Model 3: 427 complaints in total, 45 about the electrical system
- 2024 Tesla Model Y: 325 complaints in total, 53 about the electrical system
- 2023 Tesla Model X: 194 complaints in total, 21 about the electrical system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was connected to the charging port and independently went into Race mode. The contact stated that the charge increased from 0 to 60 instantly.
2021 Tesla Model S owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11678451, filed August 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V045000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS); and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
2021 Tesla Model S owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11722975, filed March 9, 2026
Rear parking safety camera failing with green line, brand new car.happens in motion and stationary, in street and in driveway. Happens multiple times, have caught on video. Long known issue dating back on same model at least to 2018, see https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/green-line-on-screen-when-camera-is-on-at-dark.129223/ for identical issue.
2021 Tesla Model S owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11375608, filed November 20, 2020
Can recall 24V051 make my Model S a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 24V051000 does not automatically make your Model S a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2021-2023 Tesla Model S back, and the problem shows up again.
This recall is handled by an over-the-air software update, so many owners never visit a dealer. If the problem returns after the update, take the 2021-2023 Tesla Model S to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up on a repair order. An update that does not work is still a failed repair.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V263000.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V051
Did the recall 24V051 fix work?
Since recall 24V051 was reported on January 30, 2024, owners have filed 394 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 48 of them (12%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 24V051000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Model S is part of recall 24V051000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V051000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Tesla. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.