Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2024 Model 3 or 2026 Model Y has a critical safety feature missing: knee airbags. It also might not meet safety tests for bumper impacts and interior safety. This is because it was originally built for a different market.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, you could be more likely to get hurt because your vehicle doesn't meet the necessary safety standards. This is a serious issue that you should address immediately.
Free Fix
Tesla will buy back your vehicle at no cost to you. You'll receive a notice by September 5, 2026, with instructions on how to proceed. You can also contact Tesla directly at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — 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.
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