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2026
Tesla recalls 20,349 vehicles over overly bright low-beam headlights
Tesla recalled 20,349 vehicles because low-beam headlights might be extremely bright, possibly lowering visibility for other drivers and increasing crash risk. The recall covers certain Model Year 2017–2023 Model 3 and Model Year 2020–2023 Model Y vehicles that may have been manufactured or later serviced with the affected component with a supplier manufacture date of June 2, 2023, or later. Owners will receive notification letters by mail and all Tesla dealerships and service centers will be notified.
2026
Report: Tesla's Optimus production runs far below 20,000-per-week goal
Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot production is reportedly far below its goal of 20,000 robots per week: The Information reported that Tesla produced "several hundred robots a week" last month after repurposing its Model S and Model X production lines for Optimus earlier this year, and the strategy has created manufacturing snags such as parts-precision issues and hand and forearm assemblies with more than 100 small components that currently require manual worker assembly.
2026
Tesla stops offering solar roof tiles on its website
In August 2026, Tesla's website stopped offering its solar roof tiles, following disappointing sales and a lawsuit over sudden price hikes. The report says Tesla's decision in particular sent shockwaves through the solar roof industry.
2022
Tesla recalls a Model X delivered without a body reinforcement bracket
Tesla recalled a 2022 Model X delivered without a body reinforcement bracket. NHTSA said second-row occupants may not be properly restrained in an accident, increasing injury risk. Tesla contacted the customer and replaced the vehicle at no cost with one fitted with the bracket.
2022
Tesla plans to replace a Model X missing a reinforcement bracket
Tesla said the affected Model X would be replaced at no charge after it was released from the factory without a body reinforcement bracket and found not to meet specified federal motor vehicle safety standards.
2022
Tesla recall related to Boombox feature affects nearly 600,000 vehicles
NHTSA issued a second recall related to Tesla’s Boombox feature, affecting almost 600,000 vehicles. The concern is that Boombox sounds could obscure or prevent pedestrian alert sounds from complying with requirements. Tesla plans to address the issue with a free over-the-air software update that disables Boombox while Summon is in use.
2022
Tesla unveils Gigafactory Texas to the public
Tesla unveiled Gigafactory Texas to the public at a Cyber Rodeo event held in the factory building.
2022
Tesla shows Model Y Standard Range AWD with 4680 structural battery
Tesla showed the Model Y Standard Range All-Wheel Drive with a 4680 structural battery at its Giga Texas event; the article describes it as the first time the actual car was seen.
2022
Tesla recalls 127,785 Model 3 vehicles in China
Tesla’s China entities initiated a recall of 127,785 imported and locally produced Model 3 vehicles starting April 7, 2022. A potential rear inverter fault could prevent vehicles from starting or cause loss of driving power, creating a safety risk.
2022
Tesla vehicle involved in Wuhan collision after reported brake failure
A Tesla Model X 100D struck a wall in an underground car park in Wuhan on March 25. The driver said the brakes failed and the steering wheel could not be turned; Tesla said the driver was speeding on a wet surface and that the vehicle had no fault. Police experts quoted in the report said the available information was insufficient to determine whether the brakes had a problem.
2022
Tesla faces objections to planned Austin plant opening party
Some locals and environmental-justice advocates objected to Tesla's planned Austin plant opening party, citing noise pollution, blocked roads, construction dust, and water pollution concerns.
2022
Tesla recalls 947 vehicles over delayed rearview image display
Tesla is recalling 947 vehicles in the United States because the rearview image may not display immediately when reversing. The vehicles did not comply with a federal rear-visibility safety standard; Tesla said the recall was made out of caution after tests did not find noncompliance.
2022
Tesla faces employee lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and retaliation
Marcellous Cage filed a lawsuit against Tesla alleging race-based abuse and claiming he was fired for racist reasons and for reporting safety violations. The article reports allegations in the lawsuit, not a court determination.
2022
Tesla Shanghai factory halts production for two days
Tesla's Shanghai factory reportedly halted production for two days. The report said the reason had not been disclosed by the factory or Tesla.
2022
Tesla sued over access to vehicle data
A customer filed a personal information protection lawsuit against Tesla, seeking complete original vehicle-driving data. The customer alleges Tesla did not provide complete data; the article does not report a court determination.
2022
Class action complaint filed against Tesla over driver-monitoring system
A class action complaint was filed against Tesla in an Illinois Circuit Court. The plaintiff claims Tesla’s in-cabin driver-monitoring system violates Illinois’s Biometric Information Privacy Act; this is an allegation, not a reported court determination.
2022
Tesla lists new glass panels for its third-generation wall connector in Taiwan
Tesla listed glass replacement panels in multiple colors for its third-generation wall connector on its Taiwan online store.
2022
Tesla lists limited-edition miniature vehicle models in its online store
Tesla's online store listed limited-edition miniature models of several Tesla vehicles.
2022
Tesla shareholder sues over Musk compensation plan
Tesla shareholder Richard J. Tornetta sued Elon Musk and Tesla’s board, alleging that Musk’s compensation plan was excessive and that its authorization breached the board’s fiduciary duty. Tornetta seeks to invalidate the options grant.
2022
Tesla agrees to pay $275,000 over vehicle-coating violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Tesla failed to measure certain coating-operation emissions and keep legally required records, and that Tesla agreed to pay a $275,000 penalty for vehicle-coating violations at the factory.