Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), the electric car manufacturer run by Elon Musk, is to recall 130,000 cars to fix a touchscreen issue caused by overheating of the central processing unit (CPU).
Models affected 2022 Model 3 and Y, 2021 and 2022 Model X and S, Tesla said in an over-the-air update.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said a CPU overheat may prevent the infotainment system from displaying images from the rearview camera, warning lights, and other information on the centre screen.
Tesla told NHTSA it received 59 warranty claims and 59 field reports since January that may be related to the issue, but there had been no crashes or injuries reported.
The recall notice from NHTSA said, "During fast-charging or preparation for fast-charging, the infotainment CPU may not cool sufficiently to prevent higher than expected temperatures, which may cause the CPU to slow processing or restart."
In addition to overheating, the problem can also prevent drivers from using their backup cameras, shifting with their touchscreens, and adjusting the speed of their windshield wipers, the agency said.
Last year, Tesla vehicles were fitted with AMD Ryzen chipsets that powered the infotainment system, but the firm did not disclose whether the new chip was responsible for the issue.
Almost half a million Tesla Model 3 and Model S cars were recalled last December for faulty trunk latch systems.