The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V904000·Announced 2024-12-02

Tesla Recalls 2024 Model X Vehicles Due to Flickering Headlights

Tesla is recalling 2024 Model X vehicles because flickering parking lights and low beam headlights may fail to sufficiently illuminate the roadway, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a lighting defect that increases the risk of a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Model X vehicles. The parking lights and low beam headlights on these vehicles may flicker. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Flickering headlights or parking lights may not sufficiently illuminate the roadway, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 2024 Tesla Model X vehicles.

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to correct the issue free of charge. All affected vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for assistance. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-017. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
25

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MODEL X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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