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NHTSA Recall 25V658000: Electrical system: wiring and back up lights (exterior lighting)

Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 260 vehicles. It affects 2026 Tesla Model Y.

260
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (November 26)
NHTSA campaign25V658000
Manufacturer campaignSB-25-17-011
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BACK UP LIGHTS
Report receivedOctober 1, 2025
Owner notificationNovember 26, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

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."

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V658000

Make and modelModel years
Tesla Model Y2026

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.