Tesla recall 26V-507: Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V507000 (26V-507)
- Manufacturer number
- SB-24-17-003
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Report received
- August 5, 2026
- Component
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,349
- Model years
- 2017–2023
- Built between
- July 24, 2017 and December 24, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. 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."
The risk
Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Why lighting defects matter: Lamps that are dim, aimed wrongly or not working reduce what the driver can see and how visible the vehicle is to others.
The remedy
Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were be mailed October 3, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the repair becomes available. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
About the lighting
Federal standards set how bright, how aimed and how visible each lamp must be; many lighting recalls are compliance campaigns.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-507
- Tesla Model 3 2023202220212020201920182017
- Tesla Model Y 2023202220212020
What to do
- Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
- Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-507 and the manufacturer’s number SB-24-17-003.
- Walk around the vehicle with the lights on and check each lamp, including brake lamps and turn signals.
- Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every vehicle of a model year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
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The official record
This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.
Open campaign 26V-507 on NHTSA.gov