Is the 2026 TESLA Model 3 safe to drive?

The 2026 TESLA Model 3 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS recall for the 2026 TESLA Model 3? (Campaign #25V410000)

Your 2026 Tesla Model 3 or Model Y may have seat fasteners that weren't tightened correctly, which could make your seat less secure in a crash. If this isn't fixed, the seat might not keep you safe in a crash, which could lead to injury. Tesla will inspect and tighten or replace the seat fasteners for free at their Service Centers. They'll also notify you with a letter, and you can contact them at 1-877-798-3752 with recall number SB-25-13-003.

NHTSA Campaign 25V410000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

What Happened

Your 2026 Tesla Model 3 or Model Y may have seat fasteners that weren't tightened correctly, which could make your seat less secure in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If this isn't fixed, the seat might not keep you safe in a crash, which could lead to injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Tesla will inspect and tighten or replace the seat fasteners for free at their Service Centers. They'll also notify you with a letter, and you can contact them at 1-877-798-3752 with recall number SB-25-13-003.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #25V410000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 25V410000

What This Recall Means

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?