Taillight May Fail to Illuminate
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 22V844000 |
| Report Received Date | 11/15/2022 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Vehicles Affected | 321,628 |
| Completion Rate | 100% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | Yes |
Description
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
Issue
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
