2024 Tesla Model 3 | 2026 Tesla Model Y — Air bags: knee bolster
Published July 13, 2026 · Recall initiated: July 7, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V445000, published July 13, 2026 and initiated July 7, 2026. Recalling firm: Tesla, Inc.; 2024 Tesla Model 3 | 2026 Tesla Model Y — Air bags: knee bolster.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 2024 Tesla Model 3 | 2026 Tesla Model Y — Air bags: knee bolster recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V445000 on July 13, 2026. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TESLA. Model: MODEL 3.