NHTSA recall 26V445000
Air Bags, Structure · Tesla, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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,…
Why it matters: A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2024 Tesla Model 3, 2026 Tesla Model Y.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V445000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.