Thousands of Tesla SUVs recalled in Australia over software fault that ‘can increase risk of injury’

All 2025 Tesla Model Y variants affected by issue that risks window closing on body parts ‘with excessive force’

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More than 7,000 Tesla electric vehicles have been recalled in Australia due to a software fault that could injure drivers.

Australia’s federal transport department issued the recall over the weekend, warning that all 2025 variants of the Tesla Model Y were subject to an issue affecting the driver’s side automatic window and its safety system.