Tesla Model Y, Model 3: Exterior lighting — tail lights

Affects Tesla Model Y, Model 3 · 2020–2023 — about 322K vehicles.

The hazard

A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational