Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

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."

Risk / consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Chronology of events

1. Jul 13, 2025

   On July 13, 2025, during an end-of-line review, the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin team detected one of the reverse lamps on a Model Y failed to illuminate. From July 14, 2025, through September 22, 2025, Tesla investigated the condition to understand the effect of an unilluminated reverse lamp, performed tests to characterize and recreate the condition, and began scoping the vehicles that potentially could be impacted by it.

2. Sep 24, 2025

   On September 24, 2025, having completed the investigation and identified the scope of affected vehicles, Tesla made a determination to voluntarily recall the affected vehicles. As of September 23, 2025, Tesla has identified 94 warranty claims and 2 field reports related to the non-compliance. Tesla is not aware of any collisions, injuries, or fatalities related to the condition.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Oct 06, 2025 - Oct 06, 2025 No Dealers

Owner notification

Nov 30, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 Phased Recall