Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Tesla Has Another Safety Issue On Its Hands Hot on the heels of an investigation into suspension woes affecting 1.2 million Teslas, the American EV giant is back in the spotlight – this time recalling 20,349 cars for a lighting issue instead of anything under the car. According to the NHTSA document, certain Model 3 and Model Y cars have headlamps that don't play by the federal rulebook. The recall landed on August 4, 2026, under NHTSA Recall No. 26V507. Tesla Which Teslas Are Affected? The recall involves 18,735 Model Y electric SUVs built between February 11, 2020 and December 24, 2023, along with 1,614 Model 3 sedans produced between July 24, 2017 and December 2, 2023. That brings the total potentially involved population to 20,349 vehicles. Advertisement Advertisement Tesla tracked down the affected VINs by digging through build and service records. If you own a 2017-2023 Model 3 or a 2020-2023 Model Y, and your car got a headlamp built on or after June 2, 2023, you might be on the list. According to the recall document, the low beams can get too bright in the upper corners of the light pattern, breaking federal standards. This means the headlights are reaching areas where they shouldn't, which can be a safety hazard for oncoming vehicles. Too much brightness in the wrong spot can actually make things worse for everyone on the road, upping the risk of a crash. Marelli Automotive Lighting is the supplier involved in this recall. Tesla What Tesla Owners Should Do As for the remedy, it's a waiting game for now. Tesla hasn't figured out the fix yet, so there's no repair plan or replacement part on the table. On the bright side, these problematic lamps were already history by the time Tesla filed a similar recall in March 2024. Model 3s got new, compliant headlights from July 2020 and Model Ys switched over to compliant lamps in 2022 and 2023. Advertisement Advertisement Tesla stores and service centers got the heads-up earlier this month, while owners will start seeing recall letters roll out in phases in mid-September. If you think your Tesla might be affected, it's best to keep an eye out for the official recall notice. Tesla This story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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