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NHTSA recall 22V844000

Taillight May Fail to Illuminate

Tesla, Inc.Reported November 15, 2022SoftwareOTA fix
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Vehicles affected
321,628
Completion rate
100%
Remedy
Over the air
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.

Issue

A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consequence Summary

A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Internal ID: 22V844000 · Updated October 12, 2026

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