Tesla recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
What could happen
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2023
- Tesla Model Y 2020–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V844000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 15, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jan 14, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 321,628
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-22-00-016
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.
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.