2026 Tesla Model Y: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2026 Tesla Model Y. The newest campaign is 26V558000. NHTSA received the report on 31 Aug 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Suspension / Front. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 4 NHTSA investigations name this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V558000, 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.
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Recall campaigns
8 campaigns, newest first. 28,058 units in total.
- 26V558000Suspension / Front
- 26V445000Air Bags / Knee Bolster
- 26V315000Equipment / Other / Labels
- 25V690000Electrical System / Propulsion System / Fuses, Relays, Contacts, and Shunts
- 25V658000Electrical System / Wiring
- 25V490000Electrical System / Horn
- 25V410000Seats / Critical Fasteners
- 25V359000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
26V558000Received . 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.
26V445000Received . 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.
26V315000Received . 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: .
25V690000Received . 12,963 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Fuses, Relays, Contacts, and Shunts
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-25-16-005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V658000Received . 260 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-25-17-011. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V490000Received . 6 units.
Electrical System / Horn
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-25-17-009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V410000Received . 48 units.
Seats / Critical Fasteners
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-25-13-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V359000Received . 172 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-25-17-006. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA26002 | Engineering analysis | FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions | Electrical System / Adas | 18 Mar 2026 | Open | |
| PE25012 | Preliminary evaluation | Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged | Electrical System / Adas | 7 Oct 2025 | Open | |
| AQ25002 | Audit query | Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements | Electrical System / Adas | 20 Aug 2025 | Open | |
| PE24033 | Preliminary evaluation | Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts. | Electrical System / Adas / Autonomous/Self Driving | 6 Jan 2025 | 3 Apr 2026 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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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.
- NHTSA page of the 2026 Tesla Model YThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2026 Tesla Model Y: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/tesla/model-y/2026/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 15 May 2019
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Tesla, Inc.
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
- 28,058 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Tesla Model Y have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 43 recall campaigns for the Tesla Model Y, model years 2019 to 2026. 8 of them name the 2026 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2026 Tesla Model Y open?
- 3 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 4 that name this model year.