Pilot Light for Model Y (2020-2025.03)
Brand-New Light Assembly
OEM Module From Original Vehicle
All Lights Include
1-Year Warranty
Product Description
Rear Center Pilot Light for Tesla Model Y 2020–2025.03
Add a distinctive center-mounted rear light signature to your legacy Model Y with synchronized running, brake and sequential turn-signal functions built into a direct-fit replacement for the factory tow-cover area.
Running & Brake Light
Operates with the vehicle's lighting and brake signals, providing a red center-mounted light signature that becomes more prominent during braking.
Sequential Turn Signals
Left and right vehicle turn signals trigger a progressive flowing animation across the corresponding section of the center light.
Plug-and-Play Harness
Vehicle-specific connectors integrate the pilot light with the compatible Model Y lighting system without cutting or splicing the factory harness.
Why This Model Y Pilot Light Stands Out
The housing is shaped around the original rear bumper tow-cover area of Model Y vehicles built before the Juniper redesign.
The low central mounting position adds a more performance-oriented visual signature to the rear bumper.
Brake input activates the brighter center warning pattern instead of relying on a separate manual switch.
Progressive turn-signal animation adds another visible directional cue at the center of the rear bumper.
Current manufacturer documentation describes a sealed light assembly designed to continue operating during normal rainy-weather driving.
Tow Hitch Compatibility Warning
This pilot light occupies the factory tow-cover / tow-hook opening. It cannot remain installed when a tow hook or trailer-hitch setup needs to use that same rear opening.
Four Vehicle-Synchronized Lighting States
The center pilot light illuminates in red with the corresponding vehicle lighting state.
Braking activates the stronger center warning pattern shown in the current product configuration.
The lighting pattern responds to the vehicle's left turn-signal input with a progressive directional effect.
The corresponding right-side progressive pattern activates with the vehicle's right turn signal.
This product adds a center rear lighting element and should not replace, disable or obstruct the original Tesla tail, brake, turn-signal or reflector systems. Exterior lighting regulations vary by location.
Direct-Fit Installation in the Rear Tow-Cover Area
Verify that your vehicle is a pre-Juniper Model Y within the current 2020–2025.03 compatibility range.
Carefully remove the original center rear tow-cover panel to expose the dedicated installation opening.
Align the vehicle-specific light housing with the original tow-cover opening and secure it using the compatible factory-style mounting structure.
Route the supplied wiring harness securely toward the designated factory rear-light connections.
Connect the matching left / right vehicle interfaces according to the installation instructions without cutting the original Tesla wiring.
Test running, braking, left-turn and right-turn operation before completing final trim and cable reassembly.
Current installation instructions describe the pilot light as a replacement for the original tow-cover opening using vehicle-specific plug-in connections. No drilling or factory-wire splicing is specified.
The tow hook and pilot light use the same center rear opening. Remove the pilot light before using the tow-hook opening, and do not order this product if you require permanent access to an installed tow-hitch configuration.
Model Y Juniper 2025+ uses a different rear bumper structure and a different dedicated pilot-light product. Do not use this legacy Model Y version on Juniper.
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Rear Center Pilot Light |
| Vehicle Compatibility | Tesla Model Y 2020–2025.03 |
| Model Y Juniper | Not Compatible |
| Model 3 / S / X | Not Compatible |
| Style Options | Black – Heartbeat Style / Black – Zebra Crossing |
| Installation Location | Center Rear Bumper / Factory Tow-Cover Opening |
| Running / Headlight Function | Supported |
| Brake Function | Supported |
| Left Turn Function | Supported |
| Right Turn Function | Supported |
| Turn Signal Behavior | Progressive / Sequential Flowing Effect |
| Running / Brake Light Color | Red |
| Turn Signal Color | Amber / Yellow |
| Light Source | High-Brightness LED |
| Front Lens Material | High-Transparency PC |
| Lower Housing Material | ABS |
| Weather Protection | Sealed Exterior Construction / Rain-Weather Operation |
| Verified IP Rating | Not Confirmed on Current Manufacturer Page |
| Electrical Connection | Vehicle-Specific Plug-and-Play Harness |
| Factory Wire Cutting / Splicing | Not Required |
| Drilling | Not Required |
| Tow Hook Compatibility | Cannot Be Used Simultaneously With Tow Hook in Same Opening |
| Published Wattage | Not Published |
| Published Lumen Output | Not Published |
| Published Dimensions | Not Published |
| Main Package | 1 × Pilot Light Assembly + Vehicle-Specific Wiring Harness; Installation Accessories / Tools May Vary by Batch |
Quick Answers
Which Tesla does this pilot light fit? +
It is designed for legacy Tesla Model Y vehicles from 2020 through approximately 2025.03.
Does it fit Model Y Juniper? +
No. Model Y Juniper uses a different rear bumper and requires its dedicated Juniper pilot-light design.
What is the difference between Heartbeat and Zebra Crossing? +
They use different illuminated graphics in the center light. Heartbeat uses a heartbeat / heart-inspired pattern, while Zebra Crossing uses a stepped geometric light design.
What lighting functions does it have? +
Current manufacturer documentation confirms running / headlight, brake, left-turn and right-turn functions.
Are the turn signals sequential? +
Yes. Current product documentation describes the turn-signal behavior as progressive / flowing sequential illumination.
Does it illuminate when I brake? +
Yes. The pilot light receives the compatible vehicle brake signal and activates its dedicated red brake-light state.
Can I keep my tow hook installed? +
No. The pilot light occupies the factory tow-cover opening, so it cannot remain installed when a tow hook needs to use the same location.
Can the pilot light be removed later? +
Yes. Its replacement-style mounting and plug-in electrical connections allow it to be removed if the tow-hook opening is needed later.
Does installation require drilling? +
No. The light uses the existing rear tow-cover opening and compatible mounting structure.
Do I need to cut or splice factory wires? +
No. Current installation documentation uses dedicated plug-and-play vehicle connectors.
What is the light housing made from? +
Current manufacturer documentation identifies a high-transparency PC front lens with an ABS lower housing.
Is the light waterproof? +
The current manufacturer describes sealed construction that can operate normally in rainy conditions. A specific IP rating is not confirmed on the current source page, so this description does not rely on the older IP67 claim.
Does this replace my original brake or turn lights? +
No. It is an additional center-mounted lighting element. The factory rear lights remain the vehicle's primary original lighting system.
Is wattage or lumen output published? +
No verified wattage, lumen output or complete dimensions are currently published, so this page does not invent those values.
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Product Description
How can I contact Teskay?
Is it safe to make a payment on Teskay?
Shipping Policy
Refund Policy
How to view the installation video?