Tesla Model 3 and Model Y recall 26V507000 - Headlights
NHTSA · August 4, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V507000 (Tesla), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 20,349.
- Component: Headlights.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Tesla, Inc.
- Source ID
- 26V507000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 95 recall campaigns from Tesla, Inc since 2010, 6 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 20,349 vehicles, it is larger than 80% of the 698 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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."
Consequence
Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Model 3 | 2017 |
| Tesla | Model 3 | 2018 |
| Tesla | Model 3 | 2019 |
| Tesla | Model 3 | 2020 |
| Tesla | Model 3 | 2021 |
| Tesla | Model 3 | 2022 |
| Tesla | Model 3 | 2023 |
| Tesla | Model Y | 2020 |
| Tesla | Model Y | 2021 |
| Tesla | Model Y | 2022 |
| Tesla | Model Y | 2023 |
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