Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V609000 Reported September 30, 2020

Inoperative trailer brake lights/fmvss 108

Tesla, Inc. · N/A · 2,567 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V609000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB-20-00-002
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,567
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 30, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2020 model y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. a software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tesla will notify owners, and has released the firmware update over-the-air (ota) to vehicles as of september 23, 2020. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-20-00-002.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V609000 or campaign SB-20-00-002.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V609000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V609000?

NHTSA recall 20V609000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on September 30, 2020. It addresses: Inoperative trailer brake lights/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 2,567 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V609000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-20-00-002. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.