Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Recall: Low Beams May Be Too Bright

Tesla is recalling 20,349 vehicles because their low-beam headlights may exceed the permitted maximum light output. Campaign 26V507000 covers certain 2017–2023 Model 3 and 2020–2023 Model Y vehicles. Excessively bright low beams can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase crash risk.

What the recall means for owners

TESLA: MODEL 3, MODEL Y

The remedy remains under development in the current NHTSA record and the September 1 amended report. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2026. Tesla identifies this campaign as SB-24-17-003.

Official record — checked September 16, 2026

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V507000
• Vehicles listed: TESLA MODEL 3 (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017); TESLA MODEL Y (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
• Potentially affected: 20,349
• Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
• Report received: August 5, 2026
• Owner notification: Owner notification letters expected to be mailed October 3, 2026.
• Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. 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.”
• Safety consequence: Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
• Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.

What owners should do next

Check with Tesla for campaign 26V507000 and service reference SB-24-17-003. Do not assume that a software update or headlight replacement has been approved as the remedy while the official record still says it is under development.

For broader context on how automaker recall totals and remedies differ, see RecallWire’s Ford, Toyota, and Tesla recall comparison.

Use the official NHTSA recall lookup or contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer to confirm recall status for your vehicle’s VIN. A matching model and year alone do not establish that a vehicle is included or that its repair is complete.

Official sources

• Current NHTSA campaign data for 26V507000, checked September 16, 2026; supports the current facts and notification wording above.
• Manufacturer Part 573 report submitted Sep 01, 2026. The report records the filing at that date; later status updates are attributed to the current campaign data.

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