diff --git a/bundles/org.openhab.binding.tesla/src/main/java/org/openhab/binding/tesla/internal/handler/TeslaVehicleHandler.java b/bundles/org.openhab.binding.tesla/src/main/java/org/openhab/binding/tesla/internal/handler/TeslaVehicleHandler.java
index 5ef5d2094..e81a006a5 100644
--- a/bundles/org.openhab.binding.tesla/src/main/java/org/openhab/binding/tesla/internal/handler/TeslaVehicleHandler.java
+++ b/bundles/org.openhab.binding.tesla/src/main/java/org/openhab/binding/tesla/internal/handler/TeslaVehicleHandler.java
@@ -711,7 +711,7 @@ public class TeslaVehicleHandler extends BaseThingHandler {
         sendCommand(COMMAND_WAKE_UP, account.wakeUpTarget);
     }
 
-    protected synchronized Vehicle queryVehicle() {
+    protected Vehicle queryVehicle() {
         String authHeader = account.getAuthHeader();
 
         if (authHeader != null) {