Why does the rear-view camera on my Tesla Model 3 fail intermittently?
The rear-view camera on Model 3 vehicles from the 2019-2020 model years can fail because repeated opening and closing of the trunk damages the coaxial cable feeding the camera, potentially causing a black screen or complete failure. This increases the risk of backing collisions. The issue was addressed in a December 2021 recall that covered 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles, with a free remedy; out-of-warranty harness repair is estimated to cost a few hundred dollars but no independent cost estimate is available.