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Rear-view camera with no picture on the centre screen because its wiring fails (Model 3 of 2017–2020, recall SB-21-17-008)

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment
Rear-view camera wiring harness: Tesla Model 3
Period mentioned
2017–2020 (built from 15/7/2017 to 30/9/2020; only the VINs in the recall)
Symptoms
The centre screen does not show the rear-view camera picture.
Possible cause described
According to the UK DVSA (R/2022/008, Tesla code SB-21-17-008), the rear-view camera harness can fail and leave the centre screen with no picture. In the UK it covers 26,618 cars.
Check for the garage
Ask Tesla service, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding: they fit a harness guide protector and, if needed, a new harness. In the meantime, reverse using the mirrors and looking over your shoulder.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Manufacturer recall campaigns are normally carried out free of charge at the brand's official service. Ask the dealer whether your car is affected: it depends on the chassis number (VIN), the market and the production date.

How is it checked?

Ask Tesla service, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding: they fit a harness guide protector and, if needed, a new harness. In the meantime, reverse using the mirrors and looking over your shoulder.

What are the symptoms?

The centre screen does not show the rear-view camera picture.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Tesla
Engine / equipment
Rear-view camera wiring harness: Tesla Model 3
Period mentioned
2017–2020 (built from 15/7/2017 to 30/9/2020; only the VINs in the recall)

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