2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 & Tesla Model Y Exterior Lighting Recall 26V507000 (Tesla SB-24-17-003)

NHTSA recall 26V507000 (Tesla recall SB-24-17-003) covers about 20,349 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 & Tesla Model Y vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Aug 4, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V507000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

20,349
vehicles affected (potential)
2017–2023
model years
Aug 4, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Exterior lighting (headlights)

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. 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."

The risk

Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were be mailed October 3, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the repair becomes available. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Tesla recall number SB-24-17-003

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V507000 as SB-24-17-003. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SB-24-17-003 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Tesla Model 32017–2023All Model 3 recallsYears to avoid
Tesla Model Y2020–2023All Model Y recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Aug 4, 2026
Owner notification
Not listed yet
Build dates covered
Jul 24, 2017 to Dec 24, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Filed by
Tesla, Inc.
Safety standard (FMVSS)
108

Check your VIN for 26V507000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V507000 is open, call any Tesla dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V507000 or SB-24-17-003). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V507000?

NHTSA recall 26V507000 (Tesla recall SB-24-17-003) covers about 20,349 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 & Tesla Model Y vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Aug 4, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V507000?

NHTSA's record for 26V507000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V507000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Tesla dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V507000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Tesla recall number for 26V507000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SB-24-17-003. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SB-24-17-003) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V507000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V507000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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