Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 2, 2025
Tesla Model Y (2026) Recall: Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate
Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles with reverse lights that may fail to illuminate, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Tesla for free repair.
Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
“Tesla Model Y (2026) Recall: Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82216-tesla-model-y-2026-recall-reverse-lights-may-fail-to. Based on NHTSA recall #25V658000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V658000).
Tesla recalled 2026 Model Y vehicles due to reverse lights that may fail to illuminate, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Oct. 1, 2025. Owners should contact Tesla at 1-877-798-3752.
How to tell if you have it
Tesla Model Y, 2026
What to do
Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Nov. 26, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
The hazard
The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse due to a wiring defect. This reduces visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
Tesla has issued 71 other recalls since March 29, 2018. Recent similar recalls include a Tesla Model Y suspension recall on Sept. 1, 2026, and a Tesla Model Y reduced crash safety risk recall on July 7, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Ford Lincoln Navigator reverse light failure on Dec. 1, 2025, a Toyota Lexus RX rearview camera issue on March 18, 2026, and a Rivian R1T turn signal recall on Aug. 6, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2026 Tesla Model Y has reverse lights that don't turn on when reversing. The recall covers vehicles with a specific wiring defect.
Brand
Tesla
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla
Call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free repair for the reverse lights and harness.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-011.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 55 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V658000 — Tesla Model Y (2026) Recall: Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate
Hello,
I own a Tesla Model Y (2026) Recall: Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate that is covered by recall 25V658000 from Tesla.
The official recall notice states: Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-011.
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.
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.
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