Filed by Tesla, Inc. on October 1, 2025; 1 model-year listings affected.
Electrical system: wiring · Exterior lighting: back up lights
NHTSA campaign 25V658000 · reported October 1, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · 260 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.