Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Tesla Model Y has 9 NHTSA lights complaints and 2 lights-related recalls.
9
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
20V609000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error preve...
22V844000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | While driving with Auto Pilot the car turns off the high beams whenever it sees too many reflectors.... |
| Dec 15, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This occurs driving on Highway 50 between Placerville, CA and Meyers, CA a predominantly 2 lane wind... |
| Oct 25, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This is a general complaint, not specific to this VIN Headlights on many modern cards are becoming ... |
| Jan 14, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Tesla recently release their version 11 user interface. This update took a lot of safety features an... |
| Jan 2, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | In a recent software update, my Model Y’s backup camera has essentially become inoperable. Sometimes... |
| Dec 29, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER,LANE DEPARTURE | Turn signal causes excessive glare effect on the side repeater cameras during nighttime use. Driv... |
| Dec 1, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | A recent software change removed the automatic activation of headlights with wipers. Headlights on w... |
| Mar 17, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | tail lights on both sides constantly fill with condensation blocking the visibility to drivers behin... |
| Mar 15, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BREAK LIGHT BUILDS UP CONDENSATION AND OBSCURES THE LIGHTS FROM BEING SEEN. I REACHED OUT TO TESLA ... |