2026 Tesla Model Y recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V490000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SB-25-17-009
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 6
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
- Owner phone
- 1-877-798-3752
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 23, 2025
- Built
- Mar 14, 2025 – Jul 10, 2025
- Recall started by
- MFR