‘Crash risk’: Almost 700,000 Teslas recalled after fault detected

Elon Musk’s company is recalling 700,000 Teslas after a potentially deadly fault was found.

Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 cars after a potentially deadly fault was discovered.

An issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system was found in the luxury electronic vehicles.

The Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck have been affected, according to Tesla.

Owners of the affected cars will be sent a letter on February 15 next year and the issue will be resolved through a free software update, The Sun reported.

A US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration letter detailed how Elon Musk’s company is recalling 694,304 of its 2024 Cybertruck models, 2015 to 2017 Model 3, and 2020 to 2025 Model Y,

The letter reads: “The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure.

“Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.”

Tesla is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles over a tire pressure warning system that could fail to warn drivers of low tire pressure. Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images via AFP

No crashes, deaths or injuries caused by the fault have been reported at the time of writing.

This isn’t the first time the vehicles have been plagued with problems. Tesla recalled 1.85 million vehicles in July after an issue with the bonnets.

Elon Musk’s company recalled 1.85 million vehicles in July after an issue with the bonnets. Picture: Allison Robbert/Pool/AFP

The affected motors had a software issue that could fail to detect an unlatched hood while driving.

In May, it recalled more than 125,000 vehicles of four different models due to a problem with the seat belts.

The Tesla Cybertruck is also part of the recall. Picture: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images

In February, Tesla recalled more than 2 million vehicles because the warning signals were showing up on a smaller font size.

The Cybertruck has been especially problematic and has been recalled seven times, with the most recent only last month.

The futuristic-motor is made with armoured glass and a faster 0-60mph (0-96km/h) time than a McLaren or Lamborghini.

The Sun has approached Tesla for comment.

This story originally appeared on The Sun and was republished with permission.