Tesla has recalled just 25 copies of its Model X SUV from model year 2024 because their headlights can flicker. However, the company may have already fixed the problem with a simple over-the-air software update.
Tesla tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that, over the summer, a supplier delivered a small batch of headlights not fully compatible with the software that drives them. In low ambient temperatures, Tesla says, the lights could flicker.
Tesla’s cars routinely receive software updates over the air. A patch the company issued in August fixed the problem, Tesla says.
Federal law still requires the company to notify owners of a recall through the mail. So owners should expect to receive notice soon that their car may have had a problem, but it’s already been fixed.
Recall repairs, by law, are free. Automakers recall many cars, often more than once, during their lifespans. When the cars require a physical repair, the automakers try to contact every owner to bring them in. But they don’t always reach them all. In this case, Tesla will fix the issue remotely. Find out whether your car needs any free repairs with the VIN tool at our recall center.
