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TESLA MODEL 3 (2020) - Recall 26V507000 — NHTSA record 317377
Published notice; closure not supplied
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Source date Aug 4, 2026. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.
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What the record says
- Product
- TESLA MODEL 3 (2020) - Recall 26V507000
- Reason
- 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." Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Classification
- Not supplied
- Recalling firm
- Tesla, Inc.
- Quantity
- 20349
- Agency-reported status
- Published safety recall
- Source record identifier
- 317377
Lot and product identifiers
| Label field | Details supplied by the agency |
|---|---|
| Lot, code or applicability | Product applicability: TESLA MODEL 3; model year 2020. Check the model identifiers and, for a vehicle, the VIN on the official recall site. |
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Distribution
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Dates in the source
- Report received
- Aug 4, 2026
- Record created
- Aug 5, 2026
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