**Tesla Model Y Recall: Software Issue Affects 2025 Variants in Australia**
A recall has been announced for Tesla Model Y vehicles, impacting all 2025 models sold in Australia, totaling over 7,300 cars, according to the federal transport department. The recall is due to a software malfunction that may prevent the driver’s side automatic windows from functioning correctly. Specifically, these windows might fail to detect objects in their path and could close with excessive force on any obstruction, such as a body part, increasing the risk of injury.
All 2025 Tesla Model Y vehicles will receive a software update to rectify this issue. The transport department emphasized that if a body part is in the window’s path during closure, it could pose a significant injury risk to occupants. Tesla plans to notify owners of the affected vehicles in writing and will implement the necessary software fix via an over-the-air update.
This is not the first time concerns have been raised regarding safety features in Tesla vehicles. Last year, buyers of the Cybertruck expressed apprehensions about sharp edges on the automatically closing boot and doors, with some influencers demonstrating potential harm to vegetables and fingers, even after a software update aimed at enhancing safety. Additionally, a 2022 recall in the U.S. for Model S and Model 3 vehicles highlighted similar issues, where automatic windows might not respond appropriately after detecting an obstruction.
This marks Tesla’s second recall in Australia this year and the 17th since 2021. Vehicle recalls are a common occurrence in Australia, affecting various manufacturers, particularly those with a wide range of models. Interestingly, Tesla does not rank among the top 20 car brands with the most recalls in 2025. While many recalls are linked to mechanical or quality-control issues, Tesla’s recalls predominantly involve software-related problems.
In 2022, a software glitch affected around 1,600 vehicles, causing tail lights to malfunction. Last year, nearly 35,000 cars faced a software issue that allowed them to be driven with an unlatched bonnet, failing to alert users as intended. Earlier this year, a software problem affecting a few hundred cars could lead to a loss of power steering. All these issues were resolved through software updates. Some recalls have been due to physical defects, such as improperly routed rear camera cables and non-compliance with Australian child-seat anchor requirements.
The latest recall comes amid ongoing concerns from investors and analysts regarding Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, who has been increasingly preoccupied with U.S. politics, his social media platform, and his artificial intelligence venture, in addition to his aerospace company, SpaceX. Recently, Tesla authorized a substantial incentive package for Musk, valued at $46 billion in shares, contingent on his continued leadership.
**FAQ**
**What should Tesla Model Y owners do if they receive a recall notice?**
Owners of affected Tesla Model Y vehicles should follow the instructions provided in the recall notice, which will include details on how to receive the necessary software update to address the window issue.
