TESLA MODEL Y 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V844000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL Y 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-01-14 2022-11-15 2022-11-16

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-22-00-016

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 321628

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.

Consequence

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.

Notes

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.