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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Taillight Failure

NHTSA campaign 22V844000 · Reported Nov 15, 2022 · Tesla, Inc.

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A taillight that isn't working can make the vehicle harder for other drivers to see, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V844000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 15, 2022
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer; this one can be delivered as an over-the-air software update

What's wrong, in plain English

One or both taillights on certain vehicles may sometimes fail to light up. This is an intermittent problem, meaning the taillight might work at times and stop working at other times. When a taillight isn't lit, the vehicle becomes harder for other drivers to see, which reduces its visibility on the road.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Tesla will send the fix automatically as an over-the-air software update; you can also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
3. The update is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V844000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2020 Tesla Model Y
2023 Tesla Model 3

Who to contact

Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup

Customer service: 1-877-798-3752

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Tesla Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Failed Lamps and Excessive Brightness · all 5 Tesla recalls in this area

Other Tesla Model 3 recalls

Aug 5, 2026Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Headlights Too Brighthigh
Jul 7, 2026Model 3 Vehicles Missing Required Safety Featureshigh
May 5, 2026Tesla Model 3, S and Y rearview camera image delayedmedium
Jun 18, 2025Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Seat Fasteners May Be Loosehigh
Feb 14, 2025Tesla Model 3 Power Steering Assist May Failmedium
Jan 7, 2025Tesla Model 3 and Model Y May Lose Backup Camerahigh

All 35 Model 3 recalls

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
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.
Safety risk: 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. (over-the-air software update)

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.