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8 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.

    Risk
    A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge. In addition, Tesla Service will replace any related parts that may have been damaged as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-31-004.

    NHTSA campaign 26V558000 · Tesla, Inc. · Reported 01/09/2026

  2. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."

    Risk
    A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

    NHTSA campaign 26V445000 · Tesla, Inc. · Reported 07/07/2026

  3. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."

    Risk
    Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-19-002.

    NHTSA campaign 26V315000 · Tesla, Inc. · Reported 19/05/2026

  4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.

    Risk
    A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.

    NHTSA campaign 25V690000 · Tesla, Inc. · Reported 10/10/2025

  5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk
    Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-011.

    NHTSA campaign 25V658000 · Tesla, Inc. · Reported 02/10/2025

  6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.

    Risk
    An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-009.

    NHTSA campaign 25V490000 · Tesla, Inc. · Reported 28/07/2025

  7. SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.

    Risk
    The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.

    NHTSA campaign 25V410000 · Tesla, Inc. · Reported 18/06/2025

  8. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

    Risk
    The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.

    NHTSA campaign 25V359000 · Tesla, Inc. · Reported 30/05/2025

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Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2026-09-01. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Tesla, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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