Tesla, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2025
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by Tesla, Inc. in 2025. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 28, 2025
(Campaign #: SB-25-90-001)
Off-Road Light Bar May Detach and Become a Road Hazard
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with a service-installed off-road light bar accessory. An incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar to the windshield, causing the light bar to loosen and detach.
NHTSA ID: 25V735000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6,197
Consequence Summary:
A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will inspect the light bar and install an additional mechanical attachment or replace the light bar using tape to adhere the light bar to the windshield as well as an additional mechanical attachment as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed December 26, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-90-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 15, 2025
(Campaign #: SB-25-00-008)
Front Parking Lights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 25V699000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 63,619
Consequence Summary:
Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.7
October 10, 2025
(Campaign #: SB-25-16-005)
Battery Connection Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 25V690000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 12,963
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 13.6
October 1, 2025
(Campaign #: SB-25-17-011)
Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 25V658000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 260
Consequence Summary:
Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-011.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 26.15
July 28, 2025
(Campaign #: SB-25-17-009)
A Loose Ground Wire May Prevent Horn From Sounding
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.
NHTSA ID: 25V490000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-009.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 16.67
June 18, 2025
(Campaign #: SB-25-13-003)
Seat Assembly Fasteners Improperly Tightened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 25V410000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 48
Consequence Summary:
The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 39.58
May 30, 2025
(Campaign #: SB-25-17-006)
Windshield Wipers Nozzles May be Blocked/FMVSS 104
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
NHTSA ID: 25V359000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 172
Consequence Summary:
The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.42
March 19, 2025
(Campaign #: SB-25-20-001)
Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
NHTSA ID: 25V172000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 91
Consequence Summary:
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.24
March 18, 2025
(Campaign #: SB-25-10-001)
Exterior Trim Panel Can Detach While Driving
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles. The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 25V170000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 46,096
Consequence Summary:
A detached light bar can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-10-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 37.11
February 14, 2025
(Campaign #: SB-25-00-004)
Loss of Power Steering Assist
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.
NHTSA ID: 25V092000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 376,241
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.84
January 7, 2025
(Campaign #: SB-25-00-001)
Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA ID: 25V002000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 239,382
Consequence Summary:
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.83
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