Tesla Model Y Recalled in Australia Over Faulty Windows
More than 7,000 Tesla Model Y SUVs have been recalled in Australia, and this time the issue isn’t mechanical but software-related. The recall, which was issued by the federal transport department, affects all 2025 variants of the Model Y sold in the country—7,301 vehicles in total. The problem lies in the driver’s side automatic window and its safety system.
According to the department, a software issue means the window’s automatic protection system may not work as intended. Instead of detecting an obstruction and reversing direction, the window could continue closing with excessive force. That means if a hand, arm, or any other body part is in the way, there’s a real risk of injury to the occupant.
Tesla owners affected by the recall will be contacted directly. The good news is that the fault can be fixed without a trip to the service center. Tesla plans to issue an over-the-air software update, which will install automatically once the car is connected to the internet.
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This is not the first time Tesla has faced this kind of problem. A nearly identical recall took place in the United States back in 2022, when almost 1.1 million Teslas—including the Model 3 and Model S—were recalled over windows that didn’t properly detect obstructions. American regulators at the time warned that the system might not react correctly when something was caught in the window’s path.
Australia has also seen other Tesla recalls recently. Earlier this year, just under 300 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles were recalled due to a power steering issue. And in past years, recalls have been triggered by faulty rear camera wiring, problems with child-seat anchors, and several other software glitches.
It’s worth noting that while Tesla recalls sound frequent, many of them come down to software rather than physical or mechanical defects. That allows them to be resolved quickly with updates, unlike recalls that require parts replacement or workshop visits. Still, concerns about safety have been raised repeatedly, especially since other Tesla models, including the Cybertruck, have faced criticism for doors and boots that close too forcefully.
For Australian drivers, this latest recall is the biggest one Tesla has issued this year. Vehicle recalls themselves are nothing unusual—every major carmaker faces them regularly—but Tesla’s reliance on software has made theirs stand out in the headlines.
As always, Tesla owners are being urged to apply the update promptly once it’s available. Until then, extra care around those automatic windows wouldn’t hurt, since a simple software slip could mean a painful pinch.
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