Tesla Recalls (2021-2027)

Which Tesla models have recalls?

• Cybertruck: 11 recalls
• Model 3: 31 recalls
• Model S: 28 recalls
• Model X: 31 recalls
• Model Y: 41 recalls

What parts are recalled most on Tesla vehicles?

What are the newest Tesla recalls?

• 2026 Tesla Model Y Front Suspension Recall (26V558)
  August 31, 2026 · 19 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.

  Risk: A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Tesla Model 3 Headlight Recall (26V507)
  August 4, 2026 · 20,349 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge.

• 2026 Tesla Model Y Knee Bolster Recall (26V445)
  July 7, 2026 · 15 vehicles · Air Bags

  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."

  Risk: A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y Label Recall (26V315)
  May 18, 2026 · 14,575 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The certification label may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R.

  Risk: Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Tesla Model 3 Backup Camera Software Recall (26V283) Repeat recall
  May 4, 2026 · 218,868 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

  Risk: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck Brake Rotor Recall (26V255)
  April 21, 2026 · 173 vehicles · Brakes

  The brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub.

  Risk: Wheel stud separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts, free of charge.

• 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Lighting Recall (25V735) Repeat recall
  October 27, 2025 · 6,197 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  An incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar to the windshield, causing the light bar to loosen and detach.

  Risk: A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service will inspect the light bar and install an additional mechanical attachment or replace the light bar using tape to adhere the light bar to the windshield as well as an additional mechanical attachment as necessary, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck Lighting Recall (25V699)
  October 14, 2025 · 63,619 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers.

  Risk: Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2025 Tesla Model 3 Fuses Recall (25V690)
  October 10, 2025 · 12,963 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge.

• 2026 Tesla Model Y Wiring Recall (25V658)
  October 1, 2025 · 260 vehicles · Electrical System

  The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge.

• 2026 Tesla Model Y Electrical Horn Recall (25V490)
  July 28, 2025 · 6 vehicles · Electrical System

  The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.

  Risk: An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge.

• 2026 Tesla Model 3 Seat Fastener Recall (25V410)
  June 18, 2025 · 48 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.

  Risk: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge.

• 2026 Tesla Model Y Windshield Wiper Recall (25V359)
  May 29, 2025 · 172 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

  Risk: The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Tesla Model S Air Bag Recall (25V172)
  March 19, 2025 · 91 vehicles · Air Bags

  An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.

  Risk: An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck Body Panel Recall (25V170) Repeat recall
  March 18, 2025 · 46,096 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

  Risk: A detached light bar can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly, free of charge.

• 2023 Tesla Model 3 Steering Power Steering Recall (25V092)
  February 14, 2025 · 376,241 vehicles · Steering

  38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.

  Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Tesla Model 3 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V002)
  January 6, 2025 · 239,382 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2021-2025 Tesla Model S Air Bag Recall (24V967) Repeat recall
  December 23, 2024 · 487 vehicles · Air Bags

  The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."

  Risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge.

• 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Tire Pressure Monitor Recall (24V935)
  December 17, 2024 · 696,281 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

  Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2024 Tesla Model X Headlight Recall (24V904)
  December 2, 2024 · 25 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: Flickering headlights or parking lights may not suffciently illuminate the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2024 Tesla Model Y Seat Recliner Recall (24V886)
  November 22, 2024 · 27 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.

  Risk: The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge.

• 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Inverter Recall (24V832)
  November 5, 2024 · 2,431 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  A fault in the drive inverter may cause a loss of drive power to the wheels.

  Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla service will replace the drive inverter, free of charge.

• 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Backup Camera Software Recall (24V718)
  September 26, 2024 · 27,185 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera image may be delayed after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Tesla Model 3 Electrical Software Recall (24V554) Repeat recall
  July 24, 2024 · 1,849,638 vehicles · Electrical System

  The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

  Risk: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Wiper Motor Recall (24V456)
  June 19, 2024 · 11,688 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  Excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail.

  Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla service will replace the wiper motor, free of charge.

• 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Body Panel Recall (24V457)
  June 19, 2024 · 12,150 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The trunk bed trim sail applique could have been improperly adhered and can loosen.

  Risk: A loose applique can detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for following motorists and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla service will apply adhesion promoter and pressure sensitive tape or replace missing applique as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Tesla Model S Warning Light and Devices Recall (24V376)
  May 28, 2024 · 125,233 vehicles · Seat Belts

  In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update.

• 2024 Tesla Model 3 Air Bag Thorax Recall (24V284)
  April 19, 2024 · 1 vehicles · Air Bags

  The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.

  Risk: Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge.

• 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Accelerator Pedal Recall (24V276)
  April 17, 2024 · 3,878 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  The accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and cause the pedal to become trapped by the interior trim.

  Risk: A trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla service will replace or repair the accelerator pedal assembly, free of charge.

• 2021 Tesla Model S Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (24V153) Repeat recall
  February 27, 2024 · 6,557 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

  Risk: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Tesla Model S Instrument Cluster Recall (24V051) Repeat recall
  January 30, 2024 · 2,193,869 vehicles · Electrical System

  An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2023 Tesla Model S Backup Camera Recall (24V035)
  January 22, 2024 · 199,575 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. Software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

  Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Tesla Model S Electrical Software Recall (23V862) Repeat recall
  December 19, 2023 · 120,423 vehicles · Electrical System

  The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

  Risk: An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Tesla Model S Driver Monitoring Software Recall (23V838)
  December 12, 2023 · 2,031,220 vehicles · Electrical System

  In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.

  Risk: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Tesla Model S Steering Wheel Recall (23V743)
  November 3, 2023 · 194 vehicles · Steering

  An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.

  Risk: An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Tesla Model X Switch and Sensor and Float Recall (23V679)
  October 11, 2023 · 54,676 vehicles · Brakes

  The vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Tesla Model S Front Seat Belt Recall (23V488) Repeat recall
  July 14, 2023 · 15,869 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.

  Risk: A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Tesla Model S Backup Camera Recall (23V489) Repeat recall
  July 14, 2023 · 1,337 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.

  Risk: Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Tesla Model 3 High-Voltage Battery Recall (23V434)
  June 19, 2023 · 26 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.

  Risk: A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.

  Fix: Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Tesla Model Y Steering Wheel Recall (23V385)
  May 30, 2023 · 137 vehicles · Steering

  The steering wheel fastener may be loose.

  Risk: A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge.

Can a Tesla recall make your car a lemon in California?

Owners of a Tesla often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

14 of the 70 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 3 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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