CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have seat back fasteners that were not tightened properly. The fasteners attach the seat back to the seat bottom, and if they are not secure, the seat may not properly restrain the occupant.
This creates a higher risk of injury to the person sitting in the seat during a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Tesla Service Centers will inspect the seat assembly fasteners and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. You can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752, and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model 3 | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 2026 |