NHTSA recall 22V-844 (22V844000)
exterior lighting recall reported November 15, 2022 - about 321,628 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V844000
- Also written as
- 22V-844
- Manufacturer number
- SB-22-00-016
- Reported
- November 15, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~321,628
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
Why it is dangerous
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-844 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.