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2020 TESLA MODEL Y Recalled by Tesla, Inc. — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Date: September 28, 2020
Company: Tesla, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Tesla will notify owners, and has released the firmware update over-the-air (OTA) to vehicles as of September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-00-002.

Affected Products

2020 TESLA MODEL Y. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Why Was This Recalled?

Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Tesla, Inc.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report