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. 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.

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.

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are done at no charge 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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