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Tesla Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 90 recall campaigns that cover Tesla vehicles in our catalog, filed between 2013 and 2026. The Tesla Model 3 has the most complaints filed of any Tesla model, with 36 campaigns.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Tesla recall campaigns, newest first

11 campaigns filed in 2025, newest first.

Listed for Tesla Cybertruck. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V735000 Filed Oct 27, 2025

Off-Road Light Bar May Detach and Become a Road Hazard

Exterior lighting
26.3% repairedof 6,197 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V735000
Listed for Tesla Cybertruck. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V699000 Filed Oct 14, 2025

Front Parking Lights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108

Electrical system · software
98.3% repairedof 63,619 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V699000
Listed for Tesla Model 3, Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V690000 Filed Oct 10, 2025

Battery Connection Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power

Electrical system · propulsion system · fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
60.3% repairedof 12,963 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V690000
Listed for Tesla Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V658000 Filed Oct 1, 2025

Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108

Electrical system · wiring
49.2% repairedof 260 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V658000
Listed for Tesla Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V490000 Filed Jul 28, 2025

A Loose Ground Wire May Prevent Horn From Sounding

Electrical system · horn
50% repairedof 6 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V490000
Listed for Tesla Model 3, Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V410000 Filed Jun 18, 2025

Seat Assembly Fasteners Improperly Tightened

Seats · critical fasteners
54.2% repairedof 48 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V410000
Listed for Tesla Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V359000 Filed May 29, 2025

Windshield Wipers Nozzles May be Blocked/FMVSS 104

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · linkages
64% repairedof 172 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V359000
Listed for Tesla Model S, Model X. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V172000 Filed Mar 19, 2025

Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding

Air bags
72.5% repairedof 91 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V172000
Listed for Tesla Cybertruck. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V170000 Filed Mar 18, 2025

Exterior Trim Panel Can Detach While Driving

Structure · body
51.9% repairedof 46,096 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V170000
Listed for Tesla Model 3, Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V092000 Filed Feb 14, 2025

Loss of Power Steering Assist

Steering · electric power assist system
99.9% repairedof 376,241 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V092000
Listed for Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V002000 Filed Jan 6, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · software
99.7% repairedof 239,382 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V002000

Tesla recalls by model

Tesla Model Y recalls (43)Tesla Model S recalls (38)Tesla Model 3 recalls (36)

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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Campaigns filed per year

20266 202511 202416 202312 202219 202111 20204 20192 20182 20173 20161 20151

Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.