2025-2026 Tesla Model Y Label Recall (26V315)
Tesla, Inc. · 14,575 vehicles · Reported May 18, 2026
Tesla, Inc. is recalling 14,575 2025-2026 Tesla 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." Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V315 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V315000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SB-26-19-002 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 18, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y |
| Units affected | 14,575 |
| Build dates | November 17, 2024 to February 24, 2025 |
| Component | Equipment > Other > Labels |
| Safety risk | Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y in recall 26V315?
The certification label may not have been installed.
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."
Is it safe to drive a 2025-2026 Model Y with recall 26V315?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Model Y shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the labels, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V315?
Recall 26V315 covers 14,575 vehicles: 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y.
NHTSA lists 14,575 vehicles in this campaign, built November 17, 2024 to February 24, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | Tesla | Model Y |
What is the fix for the Model Y label recall?
Yes. Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 26V315 announced?
Tesla, Inc. reported recall 26V315 to NHTSA on May 18, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 17, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 17, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Tesla, Inc.'s filing). |
| February 24, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| May 18, 2026 | Tesla, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V315000. |
| July 17, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 4 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 99 days. If your Model Y was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Model Y is part of recall 26V315?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V315 is open on your Model Y, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V315000 is open on your Model Y, it will be listed there, along with Tesla recall number SB-26-19-002. You can also ask any Tesla dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Model Y owners do about recall 26V315?
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 26V315000 applies to your Model Y.
- 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.
- Write down when symptoms involving the labels happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- 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 Y owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 483 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 143 of them about the other equipment.
Since recall 26V315 was reported on May 18, 2026, owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 4 of them (8%) 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 other equipment and were received on or after May 18, 2026, 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 other equipment issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 483 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 143 of them involve the other equipment. 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, 119 about the other equipment
- 2025 Tesla Model Y: 101 complaints in total, 24 about the other equipment
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The horn becomes very quite when snow builds up in front of the car. I drove my car on a snowy day, and the weather was freezing for a week. Until the ice melted, the horn didn't work. I had two risky moments.
2025 Tesla Model Y owner, MA, NHTSA complaint 11635990, filed January 14, 2025
I defrosted my windows prior to entering the car. As I got into the vehicle I noticed it was extremely hot in the car. Turned off the defroster. I backed up out of my driveway. Drove passing two houses, my windshield started to crack towards the middle of my windshield.
2025 Tesla Model Y owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11636724, filed January 18, 2025
I signaled for a slight turn to the right. And then within 100 yards I came to an intersection where the main path , my path, of travel beared left.
2025 Tesla Model Y owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11662643, filed May 22, 2025
Can recall 26V315 make my Model Y 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.
Owners often ask whether this labels recall means their Model Y qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
What matters for a lemon law claim is not the recall label but whether the defect substantially impairs the 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y and whether the dealer can fix it in a reasonable number of tries.
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.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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.
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 26V315
Did the recall 26V315 fix work?
Since recall 26V315 was reported on May 18, 2026, owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 4 of them (8%) 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 July 17, 2026.
Is the 26V315000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Model Y is part of recall 26V315000?
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.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
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 26V315000 (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.