TESLA MODEL 3; MODEL Y — recall
Automotive · Canada · 2026-08-19
TESLA low beam headlights may be too bright. Canadian regulations specify a maximum brightness
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-08-19 |
| Manufacturer | TESLA |
| Models affected | MODEL 3; MODEL Y |
| Model year | 2018.0; 2019.0; 2020.0; 2021.0; 2022.0; 2023.0 |
| Units affected | 454.0 |
| Defect | Issue: On certain vehicles, the low beam headlights may be too bright. Canadian regulations specify a maximum brightness for low beam headlights. Safety Risk: Low beam headlights that are too bright could cause reduced visibility for the driver and/or glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Tesla will notify owners by email. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. |
| Component | Lights And Instruments |
| Recall type | SUV |
| Recall number | 2026401 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
|---|---|
| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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