Tesla Model 3, Model Y (2020-2023): Exterior lighting
Recall 22V844000 · Nov 15, 2022 · Tesla, Inc.
321,628
vehicles affected
321,628
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V844000
- Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Maker
- Tesla, Inc.
- Units affected
- 321,628
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Tail lights
- Model years
- 2020-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
What can happen
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V844000?
2 models: Tesla Model 3 (2023), Tesla Model Y (2020-2023), about 321,628 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V844000?
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.
What can happen?
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.