Vehicle recall 25V410000 · June 18, 2025
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V410000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 18, 2025
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-25-13-003
- Owner notification
- August 16, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 48
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Tesla Model 3 (2026): 2026
- Tesla Model Y (2026): 2026
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