Over 40,000 cars in the US are being recalled because of a power steering issue.
The electric-car manufacturer says the power-steering assist system may fail on rough roads.
The NHTSA said it could require more steering effort at low speeds.
The software update was released by the company.
There were no injuries or deaths related to the problem.
There are 314 alert for US vehicles that may be related to the recall.
The vehicles are affected by the recall.
Almost all of the recalled vehicles had an update already installed.
The Model S exterior side rear-view mirrors built for the European market that do not comply with American requirements are being recalled.
More than 3 million vehicles have been covered by 17 recall notices byTesla.
More than one million cars were recalled in the US in September because the windows could close too quickly.
After buying the social-media platform, Mr Musk is said to have been working with engineers from the electric car company.
His other business ventures seem to be suffering a knock on effect as investors continue to sell off stock.
Its shares fell to their lowest level in over a year in New York.
According to investors, the billionaire has become distracted by his latest acquisition and is not paying attention to his other companies.