Exterior lighting: tail lightsRecall 22V-844 · Tesla vehicles
Tesla, Inc. recall 22V-844 covers 321,628 Tesla vehicles for a exterior lighting: tail lights problem, reported to NHTSA on November 15, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V844000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
The risk
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.