Affected owners will be contacted by Tesla to fix the issue via an over-the-air software update, requiring no service appointment.

Owners can verify their vehicle's software version through the touchscreen by navigating to ‘Controls’ > ‘Software’.

Tesla plans to resolve the issue through an over-the-air software update, and affected owners will be contacted directly in writing.

Tesla has issued a recall for over 7,300 Model Y vehicles sold in Australia, due to a software defect affecting the automatic windows, which could pose a safety risk by causing windows to close with excessive force on obstructions.

This recall is the largest for Tesla in Australia this year, following a smaller March recall of 297 vehicles related to a power steering issue.

Most Tesla recalls since 2021 have been software-related, including issues with tail lights, unlatched bonnets, and power steering, all of which have been addressed through software updates.

The defect could potentially lead to injuries to vehicle occupants, prompting the recall issued by Australia’s federal transport department.

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts issued the recall, emphasizing the safety concern.

Vehicles running software version 2025.26.6 or later are unaffected, as the defect impacts earlier versions.

The list of affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and the original recall notice are publicly available for review.

Tesla provides contact information, including a phone number and email, for owners seeking more details.

This recall echoes a 2022 US recall involving nearly 1.1 million Tesla vehicles, including Model S and Model 3, due to similar automatic window issues related to obstructions.

This is Tesla’s second recall in Australia in 2025 and the 17th since 2021, highlighting ongoing safety and software concerns.