CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model X vehicles. The parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker. 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."
- Risk
- Flickering headlights or parking lights may not suffciently illuminate the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-017.
- 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 2024 Tesla Model X vehicles may have parking lights and low beam headlights that flicker. The vehicles do not meet federal lighting safety requirements (FMVSS No. 108) because of this problem.
Flickering headlights or parking lights may not adequately light the road ahead, which increases the risk of a crash, especially in low-light conditions. Tesla has released a free over-the-air software update that addresses the issue, and all affected vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024.
If you own a 2024 Model X, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752, referencing recall SB-24-00-017, to confirm your vehicle received the update.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model X | 2024 |
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