Recall 24V904 affects 25 2024 Tesla Model X vehicles for flickering headlights and parking lights. Tesla completed the free OTA software update.
Tesla is recalling 25 2024 Model X vehicles because the parking lights and low beam headlights can flicker, leaving the roadway without enough illumination. That lighting failure increases crash risk, and Tesla will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The headlights and parking lights on the 2024 Tesla Model X help the driver see the road and help other drivers see the vehicle. Software also controls how those lamps operate, so the headlamp hardware and vehicle software have to work together under changing temperatures.
On affected Model X vehicles, Tesla traced the flicker to a specific mix of temperature, a software issue, and headlamp hardware built near the edge of its design specifications. That combination can cause the parking lights and low beam headlights to flicker instead of staying steady. The recalled software release does not include the software remedy that keeps the lamps operating as intended.
Before or during the condition, the driver can notice degraded road illumination. In plain terms, the road ahead looks less consistently lit because the low beams are flickering.
Who's affected?
| 2024 Tesla Model X | Headlights |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 25 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 25 field incidents to date. |
Not every 2024 Tesla Model X is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Flickering headlights or parking lights reduce road illumination and increase the risk of a crash. If the road ahead looks dim or unevenly lit, drive cautiously and confirm the recall update was completed. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Tesla Model X is included in this recall.
- Contact Tesla service to confirm the free OTA software update that stops the parking-light and low-beam headlight flicker is installed.
- Reference recall number 24V904 and Tesla recall SB-24-00-017 when you call.
- Avoid driving at night until the update is installed if the headlights or parking lights flicker.
What happens at the repair
Tesla handled this recall through an over-the-air software update at no charge. The update corrected the parking light and low beam headlight flicker described in recall 24V904, and Tesla reported that all affected 2024 Model X vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024. There is no dealer part replacement to schedule for the completed software remedy. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because all affected vehicles remain under warranty. Ask Tesla service how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 2, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 4, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| December 4, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 31, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 31, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 1, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V904?
Recall 24V904 covers 25 2024 Tesla Model X vehicles with parking lights and low beam headlights that can flicker. The lighting defect means the roadway is not sufficiently illuminated, increasing crash risk. Tesla released a free over-the-air software update.
What should I do if my 2024 Tesla Model X is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Model X is included in recall 24V904. Tesla says it released a free over-the-air software update and all affected vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024. Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 if your vehicle still needs help.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the safety defect at no cost, and Tesla's remedy for recall 24V904 was a free over-the-air software update. Tesla's internal number for this recall is SB-24-00-017.
Is it safe to drive with recall 24V904?
The listed risk is reduced roadway illumination, not a do-not-drive order. Flickering headlights or parking lights can make the roadway harder to see and increase crash risk. Confirm the software update was installed before relying on the vehicle at night.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V904000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V904 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V904000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →