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2026 Tesla Model Y recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Tesla Model Y. The most recent was reported on August 31, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MODEL Y.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2026 Tesla Model Y, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V558000August 31, 2026Suspension › Critical Fasteners
26V445000July 7, 2026Air Bags › Knee Bolster
26V315000May 18, 2026Equipment › Other › Labels
25V690000October 10, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System › Fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts
25V658000October 1, 2025Electrical System › Wiring
25V490000July 28, 2025Electrical System › Horn
25V410000June 18, 2025Seats › Critical Fasteners
25V359000May 29, 2025Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Air Bags (1) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Seats (1) · Structure (1) · Suspension (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V558000Manufacturer no. SB-26-31-004

Suspension › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
August 31, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Tesla Model Y
July 26, 2026 – August 4, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL Y

Components: Suspension › Critical Fasteners; Suspension › Front

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V558000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V445000Manufacturer no. SB-26-00-004

Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Report received by NHTSA
July 7, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
15 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Tesla Model Y
August 17, 2025 – February 16, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL Y

Components: Air Bags › Knee Bolster; Structure › Body › Bumpers

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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 are expected to be mailed September 5, 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V445000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V315000Manufacturer no. SB-26-19-002

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
May 18, 2026
Owner notification
July 17, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
14,575 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Tesla Model Y
February 25, 2025 – April 21, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL Y

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V315000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V690000Manufacturer no. SB-25-16-005

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts

Report received by NHTSA
October 10, 2025
Owner notification
December 9, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12,963 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Tesla Model Y
March 15, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL Y

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V690000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V658000Manufacturer no. SB-25-17-011

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
October 1, 2025
Owner notification
November 26, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
260 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Tesla Model Y
February 6, 2025 – July 26, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL Y

Components: Electrical System › Wiring; Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V658000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V490000Manufacturer no. SB-25-17-009

Electrical System › Horn

Report received by NHTSA
July 28, 2025
Owner notification
September 23, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Tesla Model Y
March 14, 2025 – July 10, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL Y

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V490000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V410000Manufacturer no. SB-25-13-003

Seats › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
June 18, 2025
Owner notification
August 16, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
48 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Tesla Model Y
April 3, 2025 – May 7, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL Y

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V410000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V359000Manufacturer no. SB-25-17-006

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
May 29, 2025
Owner notification
July 25, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
172 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Tesla Model Y
April 15, 2025 – April 20, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL Y

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V359000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 1, 2026.