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2026 TESLA Model Y

8 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #26V558000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free 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.
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Moderate #25V690000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Free 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #25V658000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #25V490000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #25V359000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Free 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.
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Low Priority #26V315000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free 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.
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Low Priority #25V410000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Free 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.
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Standard NHTSA Filing #26V445000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
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."
Risk if Unfixed
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall risk grade for the 2026 TESLA Model Y?

The 2026 TESLA Model Y has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 8 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2026 TESLA Model Y have?

The 2026 TESLA Model Y has 8 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2026 TESLA Model Y?

The most severe recall for the 2026 TESLA Model Y is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2026 TESLA Model Y safe to drive?

This model year has 8 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS recall for the 2026 TESLA Model Y? (Campaign #26V558000)

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. A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. 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.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS recall for the 2026 TESLA Model Y? (Campaign #25V690000)

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. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. 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.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING recall for the 2026 TESLA Model Y? (Campaign #25V658000)

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." 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. 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.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN recall for the 2026 TESLA Model Y? (Campaign #25V490000)

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. An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.

What is the VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES recall for the 2026 TESLA Model Y? (Campaign #25V359000)

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 inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash. 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.