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.
Safety risk
The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Unknown or other
10
—
Steering
7
450 mi
Back over prevention: warnings
4
—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
The 2025 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
EA26002FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Electrical system: adas
PE25012Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
Electrical system: adas
AQ25002Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
