NHTSA recall 22V-844: Exterior Lighting

Tesla, Inc. · Reported November 15, 2022 · 3 affected model years

Exterior Lighting recall

Over-the-air fix22V-844
November 15, 2022 · Tesla, Inc.
Problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
Safety risk
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V844000
ManufacturerTesla, Inc.
Report dateNovember 15, 2022
ComponentExterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Fixed over the airYes

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.

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Affected vehicles

2023 Tesla Model 312 recalls total2023 Tesla Model Y17 recalls total2022 Tesla Model Y20 recalls total

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