Tesla: recalls by model and year

Name: Tesla recall campaigns
Creator: Recall Register
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NHTSA lists 90 vehicle recall campaigns for Tesla. The register has 6 model lines of the make, model years 2012 to 2026. NHTSA has no complaint on file for the make. NHTSA also lists 2 child seat, tire or equipment campaigns for the make. The equipment pages show them.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 29 Mar 2018. Recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

Model lines

6 model lines, in the order of the number of complaints.

Tesla: recall campaigns and complaints for each model line
Model line	Model years	Campaigns
Model S	14	37
Model 3	10	35
Model X	11	39
Model Y	8	43
Cybertruck	3	11
Semi	1	2

This table compares the model lines of Tesla only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Newest recall campaigns

The newest 5 of 90.

26V558000Received 31 Aug 2026. 19 units.
Suspension / Front
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-26-31-004. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.
26V507000Received 4 Aug 2026. 20,349 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. 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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-24-17-003. The campaign has 11 make, model and year entries.
26V445000Received 7 Jul 2026. 15 units.
Air Bags / Knee Bolster
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-26-00-004. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
26V315000Received 18 May 2026. 14,575 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-26-19-002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jul 2026. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
26V283000Received 4 May 2026. 218,868 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-26-00-001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jul 2026. The campaign has 14 make, model and year entries.

The list shows the newest 5 of 90 campaigns.

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Counts by year

Recall campaigns that name Tesla vehicles, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2022, with 19 campaigns.

Complaints about Tesla vehicles, by the year NHTSA received them.

Equipment recalls

Tesla: equipment recallsNHTSA recall campaigns for other equipment of the brand.

Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.

Cite this page

Recall Register. Tesla: recalls by model and year. https://recallregister.com/make/tesla/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
Investigations that name the make: 28
Units in the campaigns: 12,975,924

Manufacturers in the recall file: Tesla, Inc..

The make name is the name in the NHTSA files. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Tesla model line has the most recall campaigns?: The Model Y: 43 campaigns for 8 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.
How many units are in the recall campaigns for Tesla?: 12,975,924 units in 90 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.
How many NHTSA investigations name Tesla vehicles?: 28 investigations name a vehicle of the make.