CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER; STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. 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.
- Remedy
- Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.
What this recall means for you
These vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and may not have knee airbags, certain interior safety features, or bumper impact testing required for US sale. As a result, they do not fully meet federal safety standards for occupant crash protection, interior impact protection, and bumper standards.
A vehicle that does not meet these standards may offer reduced occupant protection in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should take this recall seriously.
Tesla will repurchase affected vehicles currently registered in the United States at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. You can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or [email protected], referencing recall number SB-26-00-004. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model 3 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 2026 |