Tesla Model Y: Wiring

Date

Oct. 1, 2025

Filed by

Tesla, Inc.

Vehicles

Tesla Model Y (2026)

Component

Electrical System › Wiring; Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights

Description of the defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring. 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."

Potentially affected

260

What can happen

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.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification date

Nov. 26, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

SB-25-17-011

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

ASSY,HARN,RR FASCIA · Rear fascia harness · 1933900-00-D; LAMP ASY, REAR FASCIA LAMP SAE LH- NA · Reverse lamp - Left · 1979444-10-B; LAMP ASY, REAR FASCIA LAMP SAE RH- NA · Reverse lamp - Right · 1979445-10-B

Recall number

25V658000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.