Tesla recalls MODEL 3 — Update vehicle software to rectify epas functionality

Recall Details

Defect: On affected vehicles operating with a software release prior to 2023.38.4 an overvoltage breakdown in the steering rack may overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board. If the overstress condition occurs while the vehicle is driving steering assistance will not be affected and a visual alert will illuminate. Once the vehicle speed comes to a standstill a loss of steering assistance may occur and loss of steering assistance will persist when the vehicle is driven again. Manual steering without steering assistance remains available to the driver.

Remedy: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.

Vehicles affected: 30864

DVSA Recall Reference: R/2025/104

Make: TESLA | Model: MODEL 3

To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2025/104.

Why This Product Is Dangerous

On affected vehicles operating with a software release prior to 2023.38.4 an overvoltage breakdown in the steering rack may overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board. If the overstress condition occurs while the vehicle is driving steering assistance will not be affected and a visual alert will illuminate. Once the vehicle speed comes to a standstill a loss of steering assistance may occur and loss of steering assistance will persist when the vehicle is driven again. Manual steering without steering assistance remains available to the driver.