Filed by Tesla, Inc. on December 2, 2024; 1 model-year listings affected.
Exterior lighting: headlights
NHTSA campaign 24V904000 · reported December 2, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · 25 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model X vehicles. The parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker. 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."
- The risk
- Flickering headlights or parking lights may not suffciently illuminate the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-017.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.