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Tesla Model Y Reverse Lights May Not Illuminate

NHTSA campaign 25V658000 · Reported Oct 2, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

Reverse lights that do not turn on reduce visibility and may fail to alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V658000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 2, 2025
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Electrical System:wiring
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Tesla is recalling certain Model Y vehicles because a wiring defect may prevent the reverse lights from turning on when the vehicle is in reverse. The vehicles do not meet the federal safety requirement listed in the notice for vehicle lights and related equipment. Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and their wiring assembly free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact Tesla Service to arrange the free reverse light and wiring replacement; Tesla customer service is available at 1-877-798-3752.

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 25V658000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2026 Tesla Model Y

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 Electrical System Recalls: Camera, Warning Sound, and Power Problems · all 14 Tesla recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring. 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."
Safety risk: Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-011.

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