Tesla Can't Dodge A Recall For Overly Bright Headlights - Jalopnik

Tesla Can't Dodge A Recall For Overly Bright Headlights highlights a regulatory dispute over lighting performance for certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Tesla petitioned the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to avoid a recall for headlights that may exceed maximum lighting levels, arguing the issue is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety and that no consumer notice or fix is required. NHTSA denied the 2024 petition, saying Tesla’s conclusion did not align with its assessment of glare risk for surrounding traffic and drivers. The recall would cover about 19,900 vehicles from the 2017–2023 model years. NHTSA also noted it had previously rejected a similar petition from GM involving 820,000 vehicles over a lighting issue.