Vehicle recall 25V658000 · October 1, 2025
2026 Tesla Model Y
The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V658000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 1, 2025
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-25-17-011
- Owner notification
- November 26, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 260
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring; Exterior lighting › Back up lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Tesla Model Y (2026): 2026
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