NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tesla, Inc. - Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Published: October 1, 2025Recall ID: 25V658000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V658000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V658000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 41.92 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | SB-25-17-011 |
| Potentially affected | 260 |
| Report received date | 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |