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."
Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.
Identifiers in this source record
2024 TESLA MODEL 3Manufacturer campaign: SB-26-00-004 2026 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
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Official action
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 resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.
Follow the specific instructions and use the contact details in the announcement if you need help confirming a match or arranging the remedy.
Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2024 TESLA MODEL 3
- Brand or manufacturer
- TESLA
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V445000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety