NHTSA 22V844000 United States
Tesla Model 3 recall: Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Official safety recall 22V844000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign22V844000
ComponentExterior Lighting:tail Lights
Report date2022-11-15
ManufacturerTesla, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 2020 | United States |
| Tesla Model Y | 2021 | United States |
| Tesla Model Y | 2022 | United States |
| Tesla Model Y | 2023 | United States |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2023 | United States |
The 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.
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official 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.