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US recalls (8)
Suspension: front
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Structure: body, bumpers
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 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.
Equipment: other, labels
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system: propulsion system, fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system: wiring
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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: 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.
Electrical system: horn
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Seats: critical fasteners
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Label
2026-05-19 · campaign 2026-239 · 602 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the compliance label located on the B-pillar may not have been installed. As a result, information about the vehicle may be missing. This could lead you to overload the vehicle and cause poor handling or a tire failure.
Safety Risk:
Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify owners by email and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, install the compliance label.
Lights and instruments
2025-10-02 · campaign 2025-526 · 3 vehicles
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, a problem with the reverse lamp wiring could cause them not to work.
Note: This problem would cause a warning message to display in the instrument cluster.
Safety Risk:
Reverse lamps that don't work could cause others not to recognize when a vehicle is backing up and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify owners by email and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and repair or replace the reverse lamp wiring, as necessary.
Owner complaints (427)
Owners filed 427 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Tesla Model Y (91 crashes, 1 fires, 35 injuries reported). Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 427).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 136 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 127 | |
| Electrical system | 60 | |
| Lane departure | 52 | |
| Steering | 52 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 35 | |
| Structure | 31 | |
| Suspension | 31 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Tesla Model Y.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 TESLA MODEL Y SUV BEV AWD EARLY RELEASE | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2026 TESLA MODEL Y SUV BEV RWD EARLY RELEASE | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2026 TESLA MODEL Y SUV BEV AWD 2ND RELEASE | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2026 TESLA MODEL Y SUV BEV RWD 2ND RELEASE | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Tesla Model Y version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Model Y Long Range AWD Automatic (A1) | 130 | 115 | 123 | $600 |
| Model Y Long Range RWD Automatic (A1) | 144 | 123 | 134 | $550 |
| Model Y Performance AWD Automatic (A1) | 111 | 100 | 105 | $700 |
| Model Y Standard AWD Automatic (A1) | 133 | 120 | 127 | $600 |
| Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 148 | 129 | 138 | $550 |
| Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 142 | 120 | 131 | $600 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.