CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
- Risk
- A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y and 2023 Model 3 vehicles may have one or both taillights that intermittently fail to illuminate. The problem affects the rear lighting system, so the vehicle may be harder for other drivers to see at night or in poor conditions.
A taillight that fails to illuminate reduces how visible your vehicle is to drivers behind you, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should treat any dark or flickering taillight as a safety concern.
The remedy is a free over-the-air software update that Tesla has released, so no dealer visit is strictly required. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. You can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752, referencing recall SB-22-00-016, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model 3 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 2020202120222023 |