NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V507000 · manufacturer campaign SB-24-17-003

Exterior Lighting › Headlights — Tesla · reported 4 Aug 2026 · 20,349 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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."

The risk

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

The fix

Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.

NHTSA campaign
26V507000
Manufacturer campaign
SB-24-17-003
Filed by
Tesla, Inc.
Report received
4 Aug 2026
Potentially affected
20,349

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2017 Tesla Model 3 2018 Tesla Model 3 2019 Tesla Model 3 2020 Tesla Model 3 2021 Tesla Model 3 2022 Tesla Model 3 2023 Tesla Model 3 2020 Tesla Model Y 2021 Tesla Model Y 2022 Tesla Model Y 2023 Tesla Model Y

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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