NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V507000 · Recalled August 5, 2026
Tesla Exterior Lighting recall (26V507000)
Hazard: Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
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Description
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."
Affected vehicles
NHTSA lists 11 affected year / make / model configurations across 1 make (Tesla). Every model below has its own page; the full year list is under “Identifying details”.
Companies & origin
Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked August 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC.