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NHTSA Recall 24V904000: Headlights (exterior lighting)

Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25 vehicles. It affects 2024 Tesla Model X.

25
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (February 1)
NHTSA campaign24V904000
Manufacturer campaignSB-24-00-017
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS
Report receivedDecember 2, 2024
Owner notificationFebruary 1, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model X vehicles. The parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker. 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."

Safety risk

Flickering headlights or parking lights may not suffciently illuminate the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-017.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V904000

Make and modelModel years
Tesla Model X2024

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.