Tesla Model S Headlight Repair
Tesla Model S headlight repair by mail fixes a dead daytime running light, a fogged lens or a cracked cover on the original headlight. Get a free quote first, then ship it from anywhere in the U.S.
From $400 per headlight — final price in your free quote
Tesla Model S DRL repair inside the headlight
A common Model S complaint is the daytime running light strip: it dims, flickers or goes dark on one side while the main beam still works.
The repair replaces the failed LED strip or its driver inside your original headlight, then the unit is sealed again. For other makes, see DRL Repair (Daytime Running Lights).
Why not a DIY DRL kit?
Kits exist, but the headlight has to be opened to fit one. That means breaking the factory seal and sealing it back so water stays out.
- A seal that is not redone properly lets moisture in.
- Moisture can later reach the LEDs and the electronics.
- A cracked lens or a broken tab during opening adds a second problem.
Sending the headlight means the opening, the repair and the resealing are done together.
Moisture, lenses and the Model S versions
Fog that stays inside the lens and cracked covers are repaired on your own housing too.
Model S headlights changed more than once since the car launched for the 2012 model year, most visibly with the 2016 facelift. Send the year and a photo so your quote matches your unit.
Why repair the original Model S headlight
Repair keeps the original unit, its fit and its beam pattern, and it still matches the headlight on the other side.
With several Model S versions on the road, a replacement has to be the right one. Your original already is.
The DRL, the seal or the lens is repaired, and the rest of the unit stays as it left the factory.
Model S repair price
From $400 per headlight — final price in your free quote
Repair starts only after you approve your written quote. Packing and shipping instructions come with your quote.
See Headlight Repair Cost and How Mail-In Headlight Repair Works.
Model S questions
Both DRL strips are fading. Should I send both headlights?
If both show the same fault, yes. Your quote prices each headlight, so you can decide on one or both.
Is the car covered by a recall or warranty?
Check with the manufacturer first. If a warranty or recall covers the headlight, use it; this service is for headlights they no longer cover.
Bring your Model S headlight back
Tell us the year, the side and what the light is doing, add photos, and you get a written quote before you ship.