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Tesla, Inc.: Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108

Recall date · Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

What to do

Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge.

Company
Tesla, Inc.
Reason
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may 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."
Hazard
Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
20,349 potentially affected
Where
Nationwide
Remedy
Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were be mailed October 3, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the repair becomes available. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
Remedy contact
Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Official notice
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V507000…

Products

  1. Recalled: certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may 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."

    Vehicle · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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