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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V445📅 Jul 13, 2026

2024 Tesla Model 3 & 2026 Tesla Model Y recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

🔧 The fix

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 [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

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
26V445000
Manufacturer recall #
SB-26-00-004
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
15
Component
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER; STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Owner phone
1-877-798-3752
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Dec 21, 2023 – Jul 30, 2024
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V445 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V445?

2024 Tesla Model 3 & 2026 Tesla Model Y. 15 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Tesla dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-798-3752.