Tesla is recalling 7,301 Model Y SUVs produced in 2025, following identification of a software defect in the driver’s side window’s automatic protection system.
The recall, issued by Australia’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, warns that the window may close with excessive force if it fails to detect obstructions, posing a risk of injury.
The latest recall is a perfect example of the dual-edge of automotive digitization, because while software allows for rapid, remote fixes, it also introduces new layers of vulnerability.
Owners and users are also worried about the frequency of Tesla’s software-driven recalls in Australia puts a spotlight on the need for ever-better quality assurance in EV systems.
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Owners of affected vehicles will receive notifications and can expect an over-the-air (OTA) software update, eliminating the need for dealership visits. Cars already running software version 2025.26.6 or newer are not impacted.
This recall mirrors a similar action in the U.S. back in 2022, which involved over 1.1 million Teslas, including Model 3 and Model S units, over an automatic window safety issue.
In March 2025, Tesla also recalled nearly 300 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in Australia due to a potential loss of power steering, marking this as the second major recall of the year.
Since 2021, Tesla has issued 17 recalls in Australia—most stemming from software glitches rather than hardware defects—highlighting the growing importance and complexity of digital systems in modern vehicles.
Tesla Hit With Another Major Recall
