CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. 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.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-16-005.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2023 vehicles may have a defective pyrotechnic battery disconnect. After a crash or when a fault is detected, the disconnect may fail to isolate the high-voltage battery, which increases the risk of electrical shock and injury.
To fix the problem, Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect free of charge at an authorized service center. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected and still needs this repair.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model 3 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 2023 |