Tesla recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen
Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla will notify owners, and has released the firmware update over-the-air (OTA) to vehicles as of September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-00-002.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model Y 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V609000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 30, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 23, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,567
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights; Exterior lighting
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-20-00-002
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tesla recall: Suspension Aug 31, 2026
- Tesla recall: Exterior lighting Aug 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Jul 7, 2026
- Tesla recall: Equipment May 18, 2026
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Oct 10, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.