Tesla recalls 15,000 cars over light fault

More than 15,000 Tesla electric vehicles are being recalled in Australia over faulty rear lights that authorities warn “could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death”.

The recall, issued late on Thursday, affects 15,914 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Australia sold in 2022.

It is the second recall for the company in just a fortnight after more than 1000 Tesla Model S and Model X cars were recalled over a steering fault on November 16.