Tesla Model Y Recall History

Official NHTSA recall data for the Tesla Model Y, with the newest records listed first.

Complete Recall History

8 recall records are listed below.

ComponentModel YearRecall DateCampaign #ConsequenceRemedy
EXTERIOR LIGHTING202030/09/202020V609000Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.Tesla will notify owners, and has released the firmware update over-the-air (OTA) to vehicles as of September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-00-002.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR202230/05/202323V385000A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2023. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-32-001.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS202227/02/202323V130000A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-13-001.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR201925/05/202121V388000Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER202422/11/202424V886000The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-004.
SUSPENSION202021/11/202121V912000Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-004.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM202017/11/202020V709000A detached upper control arm can cause the wheels to lean in or out, decreasing the driver's ability to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-31-012.
SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET202305/12/202222V895000A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-31-002.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recall Database.

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