Here are 5 labels for Model 3 Screen & Infotainment issues, including their common causes and the latest 2026 solutions:
Unresponsive Touchscreen & Freezing,
Cause: System overload from high-demand applications (like Theater mode or Browser) or a "phantom touch" software bug.
Solution: Perform a "Soft Reboot" by holding both steering wheel scroll buttons for 10 seconds until the Tesla logo appears.
Black Screen of Death (MCU Failure),
Cause: A 2025–2026 recall identified a computer circuit board shorting issue during the power-up sequence, leading to total screen loss.
Solution: Tesla provides an Over-the-Air (OTA) update to fix the power-up logic; if the hardware is already damaged, the Media Control Unit (MCU) is replaced for free.
Connectivity & Wi-Fi Drops,
Cause: 2026 "Juniper" and Highland models sometimes experience "handshake" errors where the car fails to switch from LTE to home Wi-Fi.
Solution: Update to software version 14.1.7 or later. In persistent cases, Tesla Service replaces the TCU (Telematics Control Unit) module.
Reverse Camera Lag or Green Screen,
Cause: Memory buffer errors in the AI4 (Hardware 4) computer prevent the backup camera from loading within the federally required 2-second window.
Solution: Install the latest safety patch via the "Software" tab; this clears the cache and prioritizes the camera feed over other background tasks.
Profile & Setting Resets,
Cause: A bug in the 2025 software updates causes the car to revert to metric units or "forget" mirror and seat positions.
Solution: Re-sync your "Tesla Cloud Profile" in the app. If the issue persists, a "Power Cycle" (Controls > Safety > Power Off) for 2 minutes is required to hard-reset the configuration files.
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