Tesla announced on Friday that it is recalling 694,304 vehicles in the United States due to a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
According to a recall acknowledgment notice, the TPMS warning light may fail to stay illuminated between drive cycles, potentially leaving drivers unaware of low tire pressure.
The notice warned that this issue could lead to vehicles being driven with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall impacts certain Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck vehicles, and Tesla stated the problem will be resolved through an over-the-air software update.
Tesla vehicles accounted for 21% of all U.S. recalls during the first three quarters of the year, as reported by recall management firm BizzyCar.
Despite the high number of recalls, most of Tesla’s issues are typically addressed via over-the-air software updates, minimizing the need for physical repairs.
In the September quarter alone, Tesla recalled 1,858,774 vehicles in the United States, more than any other automaker.
All of these issues, however, were rectifiable through software updates, maintaining Tesla’s trend of leveraging technology to address defects.
In November, Tesla also recalled 2,400 Cybertruck units in the U.S. due to a faulty part that could lead to a power loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
This marked the sixth recall for its electric pickup truck this year.
Tesla continues to address issues promptly, often utilizing its advanced over-the-air update system to ensure safety and minimize inconvenience for its customers.