Tesla is issuing a software update to address warning lights that are too small on nearly 2.2 million vehicles.

Nearly all vehicles sold by the company in the U.S. are being recalled due to small warning lights on the instrument panel.

U.S. safety regulators have announced that the recall of certain Tesla models will be done through an online software update. The recall covers the 2012 through 2023 Model S, the 2016 through 2023 Model X, the 2017 through 2023 Model 3, the 2019 through 2024 Model Y, and the 2024 Cybertruck.

According to the agency, the brake, park, and antilock brake warning lights have a smaller font size than mandated by federal safety standards. This can make vital safety information difficult to read, increasing the likelihood of a crash.

Owners will receive notification letters starting March 30 as Tesla has already begun releasing the software update.

On January 8, the NHTSA discovered the issue during a routine safety compliance check.

The problem has resulted in three possible warranty claims, but there are no reports of accidents or injuries.

On Friday, Tesla announced that it had upgraded a 2023 investigation of steering problems to an engineering analysis, indicating a possible recall.

In December, Tesla was forced to recall over 2 million vehicles to make software updates and repair a faulty system designed to keep drivers focused while using Autopilot.

Documents said the update will increase warnings and alerts to drivers.

An investigation by NHTSA into a series of crashes that occurred while Autopilot was in use led to the recall. Some of these crashes were fatal.

The investigation by the agency revealed that Autopilot's method of ensuring driver attention may be inadequate, potentially leading to "foreseeable misuse of the system."

The documents stated that the added controls and alerts would "additionally motivate the driver to remain accountable for their ongoing driving duties."

While the recall is a positive move, it does not address the root cause of the issue, which is that Autopilot is not reacting to stopped vehicles. Safety experts argue that Tesla's driver monitoring system, which relies on detecting hands on the steering wheel, does not prevent drivers from looking away.

Tesla states on its website that its Autopilot and "Full Self-Driving" systems are not capable of driving vehicles on their own, and that human drivers must remain prepared to take control at any moment.

Tesla is recalling over 1.6 million Model S, X, 3, and Y electric vehicles in China due to issues with their automatic assisted steering and door latch controls.

In early January, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China announced a recall. Tesla Motors in Beijing and Shanghai will employ remote upgrades to remedy the issues.

The recall of 1.6 million Tesla vehicles is caused by issues with the automatic steering assist function.

The notice warned that when the automatic steering function is activated, drivers may misuse the combined driving function, increasing the likelihood of accidents.

The recall to fix the door unlock logic control for imported Model S and Model X EVs affects 7,538 vehicles made between Oct. 26, 2022 and Nov. 16, 2023. This is necessary to prevent door latches from opening during a collision.

Despite being the top seller of electric vehicles worldwide in 2020, Tesla was surpassed by China's BYD in the fourth quarter. BYD currently dominates the rapidly expanding market in China.