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Vehicle recall 20V609000 · September 30, 2020

2020 Tesla Model Y

A software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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."
Consequence
Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
20V609000
Reported to NHTSA
September 30, 2020
Filed by
Tesla, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
SB-20-00-002
Owner notification
September 23, 2020
Vehicles potentially affected
2,567
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting › Brake lights; Exterior lighting
Recall 20V609000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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