NHTSA : 26V507000

Campaign Details

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence / Hazard

Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.

🚗 Affected Vehicles3

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.