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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y headlights too bright

NHTSA campaign 26V507000 · Reported 2026-08-05 · Tesla, Inc. · medium severity what's this?

Affected vehicles

2018 Tesla Model 3
2019 Tesla Model 3
2020 Tesla Model 3
2020 Tesla Model Y
2021 Tesla Model 3
2022 Tesla Model 3
2023 Tesla Model 3

What's wrong, in plain English

The low-beam headlights on these cars put out more light than federal rules allow. The extra brightness is not a problem for you — it is a problem for everyone coming the other way. Drivers facing your car can be dazzled and may not see the road clearly, which could lead to a crash. Tesla has not finished working out a fix yet, and letters to owners are not expected until October 2026.

How serious is it?

Moderately serious, and the danger falls mainly on oncoming drivers rather than you; the notice places no restriction on driving, so you can keep driving while the repair is developed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car falls under campaign 26V507000.
2. Watch for the owner letter expected around October 3, 2026, or call Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 (recall SB-24-17-003) for updates.
3. Once the fix is announced, have it done at a Tesla service center — it will be free.

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 taillight and headlight recalls: dark lamps or too-bright beams · all 5 Tesla recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary: 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."
Safety risk: Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. 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.

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