TESLA 2020 TESLA MODEL Y Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 TESLA MODEL Y
Brand
TESLA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 TESLA MODEL Y vehicles due to exterior lighting:brake lights issues. Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026