Model 3 / Displays & settings

Tesla Model 3: how to restart a frozen touchscreen

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

CHECK YOUR CARTesla Model 3 2024+; North America online owner's manual, software 2026.32, checked 25 October 2026.

Vehicle status and camera images disappear during the reboot. This restarts the display, not the entire vehicle.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Park first, then hold both steering-wheel scroll buttons until the display goes black. Allow about 30 seconds for it to return.

Step by step

1Stop safelySelect Park before restarting.
2Hold both buttonsKeep both scroll buttons pressed until the screen turns black.
3Wait for the displayLet the Tesla logo appear and the touchscreen recover.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Do I need to press the brake?+

No. Tesla says pressing it does not affect this restart.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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