2017-2023 Tesla Model 3, 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y recall: Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 5, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
20,349 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3, 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y.
- Compared with
Tesla, Inc. has 6 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 11 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
88 earlier NHTSA recalls by Tesla, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 7, 2026 2024 Tesla Model 3, 2026 Tesla Model Y recall: Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201
- May 19, 2026 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y recall: Missing Certification Label (agency record)
- May 5, 2026 2017, 2021-2023 Tesla Model 3, 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y, 2021-2023 Tesla Model S and 1 more model recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (agency record)
- April 22, 2026 Tesla, Inc. recall: Wheel Stud May Separate (agency record)
- Oct. 28, 2025 Tesla, Inc. recall: Off-Road Light Bar May Detach and Become a Road Hazard (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were be mailed October 3, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the repair becomes available. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Tesla Model 3 2017-2023
- Tesla Model Y 2020-2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V507000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 5, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 20,349 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SB-24-17-003 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record