2021 Headlight black spots

[jayely1]

Just got my MY a few days ago, I remember reading that the headlights are improved, which they do seem brighter, but they have dark spots in the beam. Is this normal?

 

[angus[Y]oung]

@jayely1 out of curiosity, is that a Model Y Long Range, or a Model Y Performance? I ask because the two have different headlights (so far).

Honestly I've never noticed/looked at the beam pattern on ours, and we haven't done a lot of nighttime driving yet. Hopefully someone else can provide some comparative thoughts (or images).

 

[Tha_Ape]

I'm guessing you have an MYP because those look like the new Matrix lights.

New Matrix projector LED vs "old" reflector LED headlights comparison on US cars

Ok guys here they are! I've been contemplating whether I should get a Model Y Performance vs a Y LR. Luckily I was able to secure an overnight YP with the new matrix projector loaner this weekend. I already have a model 3 with the "old" LED and a buddy down the street happens to own a YP with...

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Thats just "feature" of them.

 

[jayely1]

I do have the MYP. Interesting.. They do seem vrey bright, just have some shadows in them.

 

[AussieT]

My headlights have the same two vertical black spots (MYP). They disappear with the high beams on. SC said this was normal

 

[MY1stEV]

This 90 sec video explains the tech in the matrix projector headlights.

This 60 sec video shows what is technically possible with matrix projector headlights, and it's this functionality that is not currently approved for use in the US.

 

[N2B8]

I just picked up my model Y performance and at night there’s a noticeable dark spot/ shadow toward the left side of the car. Interestingly, I was the original poster of that thread regarding the new Y performance lights and I don’t remember seeing such a large shadow.

 

[carz]

This 90 sec video explains the tech in the matrix projector headlights.

This 60 sec video shows what is technically possible with matrix projector headlights, and it's this functionality that is not currently approved for use in the US.

BTW, the new Infrastructure Bill signed in mid-November has changed this. Adaptative LED headlights are now allowed in the US:

Infrastructure law paves way for adaptive headlights in US

Headlights where the high beams can be left permanently on without blinding other drivers could soon be legal in the U.S.

www.motorauthority.com

I hope Tesla activates this feature in the MYP soon.

 

[mackgriggs]

I can echo all of this. When I picked up a new MYP about a month ago, I immediately noticed I had a "dark spot". I scheduled a service center call, for when I was going to pick up a new MYP for my wife. Picked that up today.

Service center today said that this dark spot is normal for the matrix lights and shooed me away.

Both MYP have this issue.

Oops....looks like my new MYP needs a camera calibration!

It can be hard trying to take a picture of the dark spots, but during the drive you can easily see the dark spots.

Basically....it looks like the "matrix" lights, currently...are always having some leds not shine. Which seems dumb....they should have all of them shine until they update their software to make use of the adaptive headlights (which are now legal in the US). Hopefully this gets fixed soon.

 

[N2B8]

I can echo all of this. When I picked up a new MYP about a month ago, I immediately noticed I had a "dark spot". I scheduled a service center call, for when I was going to pick up a new MYP for my wife. Picked that up today.

Service center today said that this dark spot is normal for the matrix lights and shooed me away.

Both MYP have this issue.

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Oops....looks like my new MYP needs a camera calibration!

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It can be hard trying to take a picture of the dark spots, but during the drive you can easily see the dark spots.

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Basically....it looks like the "matrix" lights, currently...are always having some leds not shine. Which seems dumb....they should have all of them shine until they update their software to make use of the adaptive headlights (which are now legal in the US). Hopefully this gets fixed soon.

It looks like we have the same problem. But it’s weird that the dark spots are not symmetrical on my car. When looking at the dark spots on the wall 6 ft from the car they look the same. But while driving you only notice the left/ driver dark spot.

Below is me standing directly in front of the car. Yet the shadow is all the way to the driver side, and you barely see the passenger shadow.

Or maybe we both got a bad batch of lights. I took my delivery in November.

 

[mackgriggs]

I think its just default to showing 2 LEDs out when the matrix lights have no "software" behind them powering them. Like, the dark spots are now showing that you do have matrix headlights vs older lights, even though its annoying to have those 2 leds out.

That is my hope at least. I bet they disappear when Tesla actually adds the adaptive software to the headlights.

 

[opasenBG]

I've noticed the same dark spot on the left(driver's) side as pictured above on my 22 Model 3(picked up less than a month ago). I will ask the SC during my appointment for a trunk alignment issue today and report back with what they say to that.

 

[thesmokingman]

Yea, it's annoying as F! I end up totally focused on the dark spots. When you're looking down the road those dark spots get freaking large. Matrix lights, /facepalm.

 

[baldyloxx]

I think its one of those once you see it you can't unseen it... But you can still see the Deer.. and thats all that matters.

You will still be blinding the oncomers, who will not see it


i.e.... not a big deal

 

[opasenBG]

I've noticed the same dark spot on the left(driver's) side as pictured above on my 22 Model 3(picked up less than a month ago). I will ask the SC during my appointment for a trunk alignment issue today and report back with what they say to that.

So I mentioned it to the Service Dept. yesterday and the guy gave me a look as if I told him a ghost appears when the headlights turn on. Anyways, he said he haven't heard of this "issue" before so I showed him the photos posted above. His suggestion was to include it in the next service visit and see what the techs say.

 

[thesmokingman]

So I mentioned it to the Service Dept. yesterday and the guy gave me a look as if I told him a ghost appears when the headlights turn on. Anyways, he said he haven't heard of this "issue" before so I showed him the photos posted above. His suggestion was to include it in the next service visit and see what the techs say.

It's an inherent flaw of the design.

 

[thinktwice]

BTW, the new Infrastructure Bill signed in mid-November has changed this. Adaptative LED headlights are now allowed in the US:

Infrastructure law paves way for adaptive headlights in US

Headlights where the high beams can be left permanently on without blinding other drivers could soon be legal in the U.S.

www.motorauthority.com

I hope Tesla activates this feature in the MYP soon.

This is partially true. The Infrastructure Bill paved the way for "Adaptive driving beam headlamps" to become legal soon. The Transportation Secretary has 2 years from date of enactment to make this technology legal in the US. As of today it is not, which is why Tesla can't do anything with them yet.

 

[opasenBG]

We got some pretty decent fog this morning so wanted to share a few photos. That dark spot(line) is an eyesore. I hope it's fixable by a software update.

 

[N2B8]

I complained to my service guy a month ago. The mobile tech came out and adjusted the headlights, while my car was on an inclined driveway! Sure enough he adjusted them way up blinded everyone on the road.

I contacted service again and asked them to replace my driver side headlight as the dark spot is way to the left. They agreed and we have an appointment to go in to the center at the end of the month. I’ll let you guys know.

 

[opasenBG]

I complained to my service guy a month ago. The mobile tech came out and adjusted the headlights, while my car was on an inclined driveway! Sure enough he adjusted them way up blinded everyone on the road.

I contacted service again and asked them to replace my driver side headlight as the dark spot is way to the left. They agreed and we have an appointment to go in to the center at the end of the month. I’ll let you guys know.

Any updates?