Car recalls aren’t new—but this one could affect how safe you feel getting in
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Thousands of Tesla drivers have been warned about a hidden danger in their vehicles.
A fault buried in the software could put unsuspecting passengers at risk.
And this isn’t the first time Tesla owners have faced a recall over window safety.
More than 7300 of the 2025 Tesla Model Y cars in Australia were recalled after a defect was discovered in the automatic windows.
The flaw meant the windows could close with ‘excessive force’ when an obstruction—such as a hand or arm—was in the way.
‘If a body part is in the window space when the driver’s side window is closing, it can increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant,’ the official recall notice warned.
Tesla confirmed that owners of affected vehicles would be contacted directly.
Fortunately, the fix did not require a service centre visit, with the problem addressed through a software update.
Cars already running software version 2025.26.6 were not impacted.
It was not the first time Tesla faced this kind of issue.
In 2022, more than one million Teslas were recalled in the United States after a similar window problem was found in Model 3 and Model S vehicles.
The company has also faced other software-related recalls in Australia, including one in March that affected hundreds of vehicles over a potential loss of steering power.
The Department of Transport has advised anyone concerned to check their vehicle details on its website for more information.
The Tesla Model Y recall isn’t the only safety issue the company has faced—this video dives into why nearly every Cybertruck was also pulled back.
Click below to see how one of Tesla’s most talked-about vehicles ran into big trouble.
Source: Youtube/BBC World Service
Recalls like Tesla’s show how even the most advanced cars can carry hidden risks.
It isn’t just high-tech electric vehicles facing these kinds of problems—traditional models have also been caught out.
One recent case revealed a serious fault in a popular van that drivers rely on every day.
Read more: Safety first: Why the this vehicle recall matters for Australian drivers
How safe do you really feel with car technology that can be updated overnight?
A fault buried in the software could put unsuspecting passengers at risk.
And this isn’t the first time Tesla owners have faced a recall over window safety.
More than 7300 of the 2025 Tesla Model Y cars in Australia were recalled after a defect was discovered in the automatic windows.
The flaw meant the windows could close with ‘excessive force’ when an obstruction—such as a hand or arm—was in the way.
‘If a body part is in the window space when the driver’s side window is closing, it can increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant,’ the official recall notice warned.
Tesla recalls thousands over faulty window risk. Image source: Car Expert
Tesla confirmed that owners of affected vehicles would be contacted directly.
Fortunately, the fix did not require a service centre visit, with the problem addressed through a software update.
Cars already running software version 2025.26.6 were not impacted.
It was not the first time Tesla faced this kind of issue.
In 2022, more than one million Teslas were recalled in the United States after a similar window problem was found in Model 3 and Model S vehicles.
The company has also faced other software-related recalls in Australia, including one in March that affected hundreds of vehicles over a potential loss of steering power.
The Department of Transport has advised anyone concerned to check their vehicle details on its website for more information.
The Tesla Model Y recall isn’t the only safety issue the company has faced—this video dives into why nearly every Cybertruck was also pulled back.
Click below to see how one of Tesla’s most talked-about vehicles ran into big trouble.
Source: Youtube/BBC World Service
Recalls like Tesla’s show how even the most advanced cars can carry hidden risks.
It isn’t just high-tech electric vehicles facing these kinds of problems—traditional models have also been caught out.
One recent case revealed a serious fault in a popular van that drivers rely on every day.
Read more: Safety first: Why the this vehicle recall matters for Australian drivers
How safe do you really feel with car technology that can be updated overnight?
