Tesla is recalling 20,349 vehicles in the US over excessively bright low-beam headlights that may reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and raise crash risks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on August 11, 2026 [1, 2].
The recall covers certain Model 3 vehicles from 2017 through 2023 and Model Y vehicles produced between 2020 and 2023 [3]. These are among several Tesla models flagged for safety issues recently.
Tesla has yet to finalize a fix for the headlight problem. The company told regulators that a remedy "is currently under development" and does not plan to notify owners until mid-September [1, 3, 2].
Aside from the headlight recall, NHTSA has been investigating Tesla on other fronts. In July 2026, it opened a preliminary probe into about 1.2 million vehicles over suspension failures that could cause loss of steering control [1, 3, 2]. Tesla also faced recalls earlier this year for rear camera problems and brake rotor cracks [3].
Tesla has sold roughly 9.2 million vehicles worldwide as of April 2026 [3]. The 20,349 vehicles recalled for the headlight issue represent a small but critical subset of US-model vehicles requiring safety fixes.
The next step is Tesla notifying affected US owners mid-September once the company finalizes the corrective remedy [3]. NHTSA continues overseeing Tesla’s compliance amid these multiple safety concerns.
