Matrix Headlights Brightness Issue

[tmruwart]

I took delivery of a shiny new 2022 MYP in June and went on a road trip thru the Upper Peninsula of Michigan a couple weeks ago. One thing I experienced a lot was having oncoming cars flash their brights at me *thinking* my brights were on. Apparently, the Matrix Headlights are so bright that the "low" beams appear too bright to oncoming cars.
This mainly happened on two-lane roads and rarely on divided highways. Have any of all y'alls experienced this before?

I am going to have Tesla check the alignment of my low beams because I must have annoyed at least 50 cars in one evening.

 

[fiehlsport]

I think your idea to have the alignment checked is on the right track. Brightness shouldn't matter too much as long as it's aimed away from people's eyes.

 

[Two-rocks]

You can align them yourself...in the service menu, find a flat parking lot with a wall...

Over a slight hill we get flashed often even with the lights properly adjusted. They are very bright.

 

[fiehlsport]

If you DIY it, don’t adjust it too much unless it’s obvious something is way off. The driver’s side should sit slightly lower than the passenger side.

 

[Mash]

You can also start adjusting lights and make no manual adjustments and save after calibration - that already recalibrates them.

 

[RCM11]

It’s a common occurrence for oncoming cars to flash me when my brights aren’t on in my 2022 M3LR with matrix lights.

 

[whisperingshad]

flash them back to show them your real highbeams lol

 

[RCM11]

flash them back to show them your real highbeams lol

Oh I do!

 

[Yperformance]

Having lowered my MYP had to drop the lights easy to do no problem

 

[Aaron14902]

Has anyone who's got a 2022 with Matrix headlights from Fremont know the number of clicks from factory to all the way down (or up)? I got recalibration mixed up with "reset to level" when it actually recalibrates to the current position. I lost count of the clicks. While I find time and space to do the wall procedure, I thought it would be good to know the clicks as a temporary solution. Thank you.

 

[KzooMYP]

I am from Kalamazoo and have taken drives all over Michigan in a 2022 MYP. I also have a Honda with an all LED head/taillight setup as well. In areas with less……..higher end cars (rural being a great example), I am more likely to see people flashing their headlights (at both the Honda and the Tesla). What is strange is how people don’t seem to notice the fog lights are on; vehicles never operate with their high beams + fog lights.

I attribute the issue to peoples lack of familiarity with the more advanced headlight systems out there. We all know the brands that push the envelope here; Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, and BMW.

After a while, people learn to not stare at the headlights.

 

[nencmeister]

Has anyone who's got a 2022 with Matrix headlights from Fremont know the number of clicks from factory to all the way down (or up)? I got recalibration mixed up with "reset to level" when it actually recalibrates to the current position. I lost count of the clicks. While I find time and space to do the wall procedure, I thought it would be good to know the clicks as a temporary solution. Thank you.

I'm curious about this as well.

To add on to this conversation, when I select the right headlight for adjustment on my 22 MYP, nothing happens when I turn the dial up and down, is this how it normally functions?

 

[Aaron14902]

I'm curious about this as well.

To add on to this conversation, when I select the right headlight for adjustment on my 22 MYP, nothing happens when I turn the dial up and down, is this how it normally functions?

It's supposed to adjust with the left scroll wheel as well and if not, then you'll schedule some time with service.

 

[nencmeister]

It's supposed to adjust with the left scroll wheel as well and if not, then you'll schedule some time with service.

Yeah I guess my right headlight is also fubar. My 11th issue with the car in the 4 months I’ve had it.. trying to remain optimistic lol. Service is scheduled for next week

 

[PedsDoc]

I took delivery of a shiny new 2022 MYP in June and went on a road trip thru the Upper Peninsula of Michigan a couple weeks ago. One thing I experienced a lot was having oncoming cars flash their brights at me *thinking* my brights were on. Apparently, the Matrix Headlights are so bright that the "low" beams appear too bright to oncoming cars.
This mainly happened on two-lane roads and rarely on divided highways. Have any of all y'alls experienced this before?

I am going to have Tesla check the alignment of my low beams because I must have annoyed at least 50 cars in one evening.

I'm having the same issue in VA, I'm glad to see the suggestions about adjusting the aim point.