Tesla Model Y Recall R/2025/422: Loss Of Reverse Light Recall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 16 Oct 2025
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- SB-25-17-011
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Tesla recalled Model Y vehicles built between 4 March 2025 and 17 April 2025. One or both reverse lamps may fail to switch on when the driver selects reverse gear due to a loss of continuity in the rear lamp circuit. The dealer will inspect rear lamp housing and wiring harness and repair or replace the defective components as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One or both reverse lamps may fail to switch on when the driver selects reverse gear due to a loss of continuity in the rear lamp circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Loss of Reverse Light Recall Defect: On affected vehicles one or both reverse lamps may fail to switch on when the driver selects reverse gear due to a loss of continuity in the rear lamp circuit. Remedy: Inspect rear lamp housing and wiring harness and repair or replace the defective components as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of reverse light recall.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect rear lamp housing and wiring harness and repair or replace the defective components as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Model Y built between 4 March 2025 and 17 April 2025 may be included. Tesla estimates 2 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Tesla, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Tesla.
- Book with any franchised Tesla dealer, quoting the campaign code SB-25-17-011 or the DVSA reference R/2025/422. See how to get a Tesla recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model YUpdate vehicle firmware to remedy anti pinch feature of right front window | Low | R/2025/350 | |
| Model 3, Model X, Model YLoss of rearview camera display recall | Book soon | R/2025/049 | |
| Model 3, Model YUpdate vehicle software to rectify EPAS functionality | Urgent | R/2025/104 | |
| Model 3, Model YUpdate vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour | Book soon | R/2025/002 | |
| Model 3, Model YA loss of low voltage system support may cause the audio subsystem to be unavailable | Book soon | R/2022/131 |
This is one of 26 Tesla recalls in DVSA’s data. The Tesla recall launched before it was R/2025/350 on 24 Sep 2025, for update vehicle firmware to remedy anti pinch feature of right front window. You can also see every Tesla recall, the Tesla Model Y recall history and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/422, launched 16 October 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.