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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26V445000

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Published July 13, 2026 · Recall initiated: July 7, 2026

What's the hazard

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.

What to 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.

Recall details

Brand
TESLA
Model
MODEL 3
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Lot
2024 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2026 TESLA MODEL Y
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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