NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2024 Tesla Model 3 and 1 more recall: Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201
- Recall number
- 26V445000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Air Bags
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 15
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Air Bags
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
Consequence
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
What should you do?
Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.
Manufacturer campaign number
SB-26-00-004
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V445000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.