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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 TESLA MODEL 3Manufacturer campaign: SB-25-13-003Part: 2700041-00-APart: 2700040-00-APart: 1985858-RH-APart: 1700041-00-BPart: 1985858-LH-BPart: 1700040-00-C2026 TESLA MODEL YVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 TESLA MODEL 3
- Brand or manufacturer
- TESLA
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V410000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety