Tesla is recalling over 26,000 cars due to software error related to windshield defrosting

Tesla is recalling nearly 27,000 cars in the US due to windshield defrosting problems, according to a US safety regulator. The electric vehicle company is recalling 26,681 cars, including some 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles, according to a safety recall report. In an acknowledgement letter from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) dated 8 February, Tesla informed the federal organisation that a software error linked to the vehicle's heat pump was behind the windshield defrosting. "A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance," the letter said. The defrosting problem may reduce drivers' visibility and potentially increase the risk of a crash, the NHTSA noted.