According to the NHTSA, this issue may prevent drivers from using their backup camera, shifting using the touchscreen, or altering the speed of their windshield wipers (some Tesla models adjust windshield wiper speeds automatically and only house manual speed controls in the central touchscreen). While it’s unclear how common the problem is, the NHTSA states that Tesla “identified 59 warranty claims and 59 field reports” potentially due to the problem and that the firm isn’t aware of any injuries or deaths as a result of it.
Tesla began shipping vehicles with AMD Ryzen-based chipsets running the infotainment system last year, although Tesla has not stated whether the new processor is a contributing factor. Some drivers reported a minor decrease in driving range in cars equipped with Ryzen CPUs as compared to older Teslas equipped with the Intel Atom earlier this year.
