Thousands of Tesla owners in Australia are set to receive a software update after authorities announced a recall involving the latest Model Y electric vehicles.
The action follows the discovery of a software defect that could prevent an important safety feature from working correctly, potentially increasing the risk of injury.
Automatic Window Protection System Found to Have Fault
Australia’s federal transport department confirmed that the recall affects every 2025 Tesla Model Y sold in the country, with a total of 7,301 vehicles included.
Officials said the problem lies within the driver’s side window system.
Because of a software malfunction, the automatic protection feature designed to detect an obstruction may not respond as intended while the window is closing.
Fault Could Increase Injury Risk
Under normal operation, power windows are expected to stop or reverse if they detect an object in their path.
However, authorities warned that the software issue could allow the driver’s window to continue closing with excessive force.
If a hand, arm, or another body part is caught in the window opening, occupants could face a greater risk of injury because the protective mechanism may fail to activate correctly.
Tesla to Resolve Issue Through Remote Software Update
Rather than requiring owners to visit a service center, Tesla plans to fix the problem remotely.
The company will notify owners of affected vehicles and deploy an over-the-air software update that addresses the fault.
Once installed, the update is expected to restore the automatic window protection system to its intended operation.
Recall Echoes Previous U.S. Safety Action
The Australian recall comes after Tesla dealt with a nearly identical issue in the United States in 2022.
At that time, nearly 1.1 million vehicles—including the Model 3 and Model S—were recalled after U.S.
regulators determined that the automatic windows might not respond properly when encountering an obstruction, creating similar safety concerns.
Largest Tesla Recall in Australia This Year
This marks Tesla’s biggest vehicle recall in Australia so far this year.
Earlier in March, the automaker recalled 297 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles because of a separate issue involving the power steering system.
The latest action affects significantly more vehicles and highlights the company’s continued reliance on software updates to address technical defects in its electric vehicle lineup.
