Tesla knew some of its headlights were twice as bright as legally allowed, now it's recalling 20,000 vehicles
TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. If you've ever been dazzled by the headlights of some Tesla vehicles and wondered why they're so bright, here's the reason: The EV giant is recalling over 20,000 vehicles with low-beam headlights exceeding the maximum legal limit – in some cases, the lights were twice as bright as allowed. It's an issue that Tesla has been aware of since spring 2024, but it's only doing something about it now.
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- ▪If you've ever been dazzled by the headlights of some Tesla vehicles and wondered why they're so bright, here's the reason: The EV giant is recalling over 20,000 vehicles with low-beam headlights exceeding the maximum legal limit – in some
- ▪It's an issue that Tesla has been aware of since spring 2024, but it's only doing something about it now.
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Car Tech recall tesla Tesla knew some of its headlights were twice as bright as legally allowed, now it's recalling 20,000 vehicles NHTSA rejected Tesla's claim that the excessively bright lights posed no meaningful safety risk By Rob Thubron August 12, 2026, 7:38 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. What just happened? If you've ever been dazzled by the headlights of some Tesla vehicles and wondered why they're so bright, here's the reason: The EV giant is recalling over 20,000 vehicles with low-beam headlights exceeding the maximum legal limit – in some cases, the lights were twice as bright as allowed. It's an issue that Tesla has been aware of since spring 2024, but it's only doing something about it now.
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