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HighNHTSA·25V410000·Announced 2026-06-06

2026 Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Vehicles Seat Fastener Recall

Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles because seat back fasteners may have been improperly tightened, potentially affecting proper occupant restraint during a crash.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting occupant restraint safety during a crash, which falls under the "Severe" criterion; however, the source text does not report any deaths, serious injuries, or hospitalization, and the defect is being addressed proactively before widespread harm. The risk of harm is clear and significant, placing it at High severity.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom that may have been improperly tightened. Approximately 48 units are potentially affected.

The improperly tightened fasteners may prevent the seat from properly restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary at no charge to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for more information. Tesla's internal recall number is SB-25-13-003.

The recalled product

Product
2026 TESLA MODEL Y
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seats / Restraint Systems
Hazard
  • seat-restraint-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
48

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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