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Safety recall · 22V844000

Exterior lighting: tail lights Tesla recall

Over-the-air fix

Tesla reported this recall to NHTSA on November 15, 2022. It covers about 321,628 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
22V844000
Reported
Nov 15, 2022
Vehicles
321,628
Area
Lights

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.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Tesla dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 22V844000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2023 Tesla Model 343112D
2020 Tesla Model Y28524F
2021 Tesla Model Y023C
2022 Tesla Model Y020C
2023 Tesla Model Y017C

Questions

Is the 22V844000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Tesla's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 22V844000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 22V844000 announced?

Tesla reported it to NHTSA on November 15, 2022. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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