The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V445000·Announced 2026-07-07

Tesla Recalls 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 for Safety Noncompliance

Tesla is recalling specific 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles because they lack required safety features and bumper testing. Owners will be offered a repurchase.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced occupant protection) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. These vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags. Additionally, they may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, 201, and Part 581.

The noncompliant vehicles may have reduced occupant protections, which increases the risk of injury during a crash. Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on 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.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL Y, MODEL 3
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MODEL Y
  • MODEL 3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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