Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2026 Tesla Model Y recalls
Suspension: critical fasteners · Suspension: front
NHTSA campaign 26V558000 · reported August 31, 2026 · Tesla, Inc. · 19 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Air bags: knee bolster · Structure: body, bumpers
NHTSA campaign 26V445000 · reported July 7, 2026 · Tesla, Inc. · 15 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- The fix
- 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 [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.
Equipment: other, labels
NHTSA campaign 26V315000 · reported May 18, 2026 · Tesla, Inc. · 14,575 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical system: propulsion system, fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
NHTSA campaign 25V690000 · reported October 10, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · 12,963 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical system: wiring · Exterior lighting: back up lights
NHTSA campaign 25V658000 · reported October 1, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · 260 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical system: horn
NHTSA campaign 25V490000 · reported July 28, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · 6 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages
NHTSA campaign 25V359000 · reported May 29, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · 172 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 25, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance · crash reported
I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2026 Tesla Model Y AWD. VIN: […] Mileage: Approximately 16,000 miles At approximately 8:00 a.m. … Monday, I was driving manually uphill in bright sunlight. Sun glare affected my visibility, and I did not notice that the vehicle ahead had stopped. I did not receive a…
Oct 24, 2026 · Service brakes
On October 24, 2026, while washing my nearly new 2026 Tesla Model Y, I found the brake fluid reservoir cap loose in the windshield cowl area. I took delivery on October 1, 2026. The vehicle had approximately 529 miles when presented to Tesla Service Fremont that day. Tesla's repair invoice confirms that the brake…
Oct 23, 2026 · Unknown or other
My 2026 Tesla Model Y, delivered in June 2025 with about 93,000 miles, has tire pressure monitoring (TPMS) sensors whose batteries are failing early. In the vehicle's service menu, all four sensors read below 2.5 volts, the level the car itself flags as low. Two sensors haven't reported in several days, and one only…
Oct 23, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
While using Full Self-Driving (Supervised), the vehicle drove appropriately on […] through the school zone, stopped at the traffic light, and made a right turn onto […]. Immediately after the turn the vehicle accelerated rapidly, changed into the left/inside lane, and reached 46 mph in the active 20 mph school zone. I…
Oct 22, 2026 · Lane departure
My Tesla, operating on FSD V14, has repeatedly crossed double solid lines to exit the HOV lane on […] in Houston, Texas, where lane changes are prohibited. This has occurred multiple times in both directions: southbound near […] and northbound near […]. On […], while traveling northbound, FSD suddenly crossed the…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 25, 2026.