2024 Tesla Model Y exterior lighting problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2024 Tesla Model Y — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the brake lights failed to illuminate during regenerative braking. The contact stated that the vehicle display screen failed to show the brake lights illuminating while stopping, which nearly caused other…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“The right rear taillight and turn signal on my Tesla Model Y became dim and intermittently flicker, and the turn signal does not function properly. This issue began immediately after a Tesla software update. The malfunction significantly reduces rear visibility and signaling to other drivers…”
filed Dec 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 20 | 6% |
| 2025 Model Y | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Model Y | 21 | 2% |
| 2022 Model Y | 16 | 2% |
| 2021 Model Y | 9 | 1% |
| 2020 Model Y | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 Tesla Model Y
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.