Filed by Tesla, Inc. on June 18, 2025; 2 model-year listings affected.
Seats: critical fasteners
NHTSA campaign 25V410000 · reported June 18, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · 48 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.