NHTSA 25V410000Manufacturer no. SB-25-13-003
Seats › Critical Fasteners
- Report received by NHTSA
- June 18, 2025
- Owner notification
- August 16, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 48 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- MODEL 3
Defect summary
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.
Safety risk
The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V410000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov