Recall 20V609000: 2020 Tesla Model Y

Report received

Sep 30, 2020

Manufacturer

Tesla, Inc.

Potentially affected

2,567vehicles

Model years

2020

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2020 Tesla Model Y283 complaints