2025 Tesla Model 3 Fuses Recall (25V690)
Tesla, Inc. · 12,963 vehicles · Reported October 10, 2025
Tesla, Inc. is recalling 12,963 2025 Tesla Model 3; 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V690 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V690000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SB-25-16-005 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | October 10, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2025 Tesla Model 3; 2026 Tesla Model Y |
| Units affected | 12,963 |
| Build dates | March 8, 2025 to August 12, 2025 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts |
| Safety risk | A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Tesla Model 3 in recall 25V690?
The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Model 3 with recall 25V690?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V690?
Recall 25V690 covers 12,963 vehicles: 2025 Tesla Model 3; 2026 Tesla Model Y.
NHTSA lists 12,963 vehicles in this campaign, built March 8, 2025 to August 12, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tesla | Model 3 |
| 2026 | Tesla | Model Y |
What is the fix for the Model 3 fuses recall?
Yes. Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 25V690 announced?
Tesla, Inc. reported recall 25V690 to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 9, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 8, 2025 | First affected vehicle built (per Tesla, Inc.'s filing). |
| August 12, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| October 10, 2025 | Tesla, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V690000. |
| December 9, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 11 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 157 days. If your Model 3 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Model 3 is part of recall 25V690?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V690 is open on your Model 3, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V690000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Model 3 owners do about recall 25V690?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V690000 applies to your Model 3.
- Call a Tesla dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Model 3 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 499 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 51 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 25V690 was reported on October 10, 2025, owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 4 of them (11%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after October 10, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 499 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 51 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2026 Tesla Model Y: 382 complaints in total, 36 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2025 Tesla Model 3: 117 complaints in total, 15 about the ev and hybrid battery
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Turn indicator not working. I was in a highway and when I pressed turn indicator button, nothing happened.
2025 Tesla Model 3 owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11644385, filed February 23, 2025
Steering assist reduced, traction control disabled, stability control disabled. When trying to drive steering heavy and car coasts unless holding brake pedal, which is unusual for a Tesla at it normally auto holds. Traction control and stability control also disabled, unsafe to drive.
2025 Tesla Model 3 owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11652701, filed April 4, 2025
The car was parked in a campground for a night and several systems issues came up, including traction control disabled, steer assistant disabled, staibility control disabled, and the car was keeping accelerating even though I did not step on the accelerate pedal. The acceleration was out of control.
2025 Tesla Model 3 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11684553, filed September 2, 2025
Can recall 25V690 make my Model 3 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 25V690000 does not automatically make your Model 3 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2025 Tesla Model 3 waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V690
Did the recall 25V690 fix work?
Since recall 25V690 was reported on October 10, 2025, owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 4 of them (11%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed December 9, 2025.
Is the 25V690000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Model 3 is part of recall 25V690000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V690000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Tesla. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.