Tesla Model Y (2020) recall: Taillight failure risks crashes
Tesla recalls 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles with taillight failures that may reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners receive free software update to fix issue.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles because one or both taillights may intermittently stop working. This could reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners can fix it with a free software update without needing to return the vehicle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80064-tesla-model-y-2020-recall-taillight-failure-risks-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80064-tesla-model-y-2020-recall-taillight-failure-risks-crashes · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V844000
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“Tesla Model Y (2020) recall: Taillight failure risks crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80064-tesla-model-y-2020-recall-taillight-failure-risks-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #22V844000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V844000).
Why it’s dangerous
The taillights may stop working intermittently, reducing visibility for other drivers. This could lead to crashes, especially in low-light conditions or when following other vehicles.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with failing taillights are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tesla Model Y was manufactured between 2020 and 2023. The recall covers vehicles where one or both taillights may fail to illuminate.
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What to do — step by step
Check for Software Update
Tesla has sent a free over-the-air software update to fix the taillight issue. This update is available through the vehicle's infotainment system.
Contact Tesla Customer Service
If you haven't received the notification letter, contact Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 to confirm your vehicle is covered.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 2 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The software update is free and available immediately. There is no specific deadline to install it, but Tesla recommends updating as soon as possible.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V844000 — Tesla Model Y (2020) recall: Taillight failure risks crashes Hello, I own a Tesla Model Y (2020) recall: Taillight failure risks crashes that is covered by recall 22V844000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V844000 (November 15, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.