Tesla points back-to-back recollects • TechCrunch

Tesla recalled greater than 350,000 automobiles from U.S. clients over the weekend in two separate campaigns.

The automaker stated Saturday that it was recalling greater than 321,000 automobiles over a software program glitch that disables the tail lights on some automobiles. The recall covers 2023 Mannequin 3 sedans, in addition to Mannequin Y crossovers for mannequin years 2020 by means of 2023.

Tesla estimated that the issue impacts 1% of the automobiles beneath recall and stated it would launch a software program replace to deal with the “firmware anomaly.” Automobiles in manufacturing acquired the replace beginning November 6, in line with a submitting with the U.S. Division of Transportation.

On Friday, Tesla recalled 30,000 Mannequin X SUVs on account of an issue with the entrance passenger airbag.

The EV maker has issued 19 recollects within the U.S. to this point this yr, in line with information from the DOT. Earlier this month, Tesla recalled greater than 40,000 Mannequin X and Mannequin S sedans over a software program subject that would have an effect on energy steering when driving over potholes, and one other 53 automobiles on account of defective set up of facet view mirrors.

In August, shopper advocate Ralph Nader urged the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration to recall Tesla’s full self-driving (FSD) expertise from its automobiles, calling it “one of the vital harmful and irresponsible actions by a automobile firm in a long time.”