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In Pictures: Tesla recalls 20,000+ Model 3 and Model Y over overly bright headlights

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In Pictures: Tesla recalls 20,000+ Model 3 and Model Y over overly bright headlights

Close-up of an electric car charging at a station, cable connected to its port.

Tesla vehicles are at the center of a new recall due to headlight brightness exceeding federal limits.

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In Pictures: Tesla recalls 20,000+ Model 3 and Model Y over overly bright headlights

White Tesla Model 3 parked on a city street under trees.

The recall affects Model 3 sedans from 2017-2023, similar to the one pictured here.

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In Pictures: Tesla recalls 20,000+ Model 3 and Model Y over overly bright headlights

Electric car charging under a solar panel station.

Owners are being notified by mid-September about the headlight issue affecting Model 3 and Model Y.

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In Pictures: Tesla recalls 20,000+ Model 3 and Model Y over overly bright headlights

Hand holding an electric vehicle charger at an outdoor station with autumn trees.

Tesla has yet to release a software fix for the overly bright low-beam headlights.

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In Pictures: Tesla recalls 20,000+ Model 3 and Model Y over overly bright headlights

Close-up of an electric vehicle being charged, highlighting the charging port.

The recall covers more than 20,000 vehicles that may glare at oncoming drivers.

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In Pictures: Tesla recalls 20,000+ Model 3 and Model Y over overly bright headlights

Close-up of an electric car charging at a station with blurred cars in the background.

Affected Tesla models include those produced between 2017 and 2023.

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In Pictures: Tesla recalls 20,000+ Model 3 and Model Y over overly bright headlights

Black Tesla parked at a charging station in an urban setting.

Drivers are advised to watch for updates as Tesla works on the headlight compliance issue.

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In Pictures: Tesla recalls 20,000+ Model 3 and Model Y over overly bright headlights

Electric car plugged into a row of charging stations.

The recall stems from low-beam headlights exceeding federal brightness standards.

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In Pictures: Tesla recalls 20,000+ Model 3 and Model Y over overly bright headlights

Black Tesla Model X parked in a city lot reflecting buildings under a cloudy sky.

Tesla plans to inform owners by September 15, with a fix still pending.

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