Recall wrap: Every 2022 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y recalled

Tesla Australia has recalled every Tesla Model 3 and Model Y sold this year (15,914 units) to rectify a software error that could cause the tail-lights, indicators or reversing lights – but not the brake lights – to malfunction and not illuminate.

Certain versions of the Tesla Model 3, Australia's top-selling electric car, were recalled twice in May this year – once due to an overheating fault while fast-charging and once to fix a speedo issue.

The US EV brand says that if the latest fault was to happen in dark conditions it could make affected vehicles harder to spot by following traffic, thereby increasing the odds of a collision.

“This recall is addressed by updating the vehicle software, which does not require the customer to schedule a service appointment,” said Tesla’s product safety recall notice.

“The software release that contains the remedy has deployed over-the-air (OTA) to all affected vehicles.

“If your vehicle is running software version 2022.40.100 or 2022.40.1 or later, your vehicle is not subject to this issue.”

Certain visions of the larger and older Tesla Model S and Model X were recalled last week to amend another software glitch that could cause the electric power steering to fail.

Recall notice – click here
VIN list: Tesla Model 3 and Model Y

The onslaught of Mercedes-Benz recalls has continued this week with yet another batch of Mercedes-Benz GLS large SUVs being called back, this time to fix a potentially faulty third row back rest.

Affecting 2475 units produced between 2019-2022, the third-row seat backrest locking mechanisms may not have been installed correctly and could fail, causing the backrest to collapse forward in the event of a crash or even hard braking.

All affected owners are being contacted and encouraged to contact their preferred Mercedes service centre for a complimentary inspection and repair.

Recall notice – click here
VIN list: Mercedes-Benz GLS