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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·July 7, 2026

Tesla recalls 2024 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y cars built for another market over missing crash protections

These 15 cars were built for a foreign market, so they lack knee air bags and may lack other interior safety features, which could raise the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Tesla will buy back affected vehicles registered in the US, free of charge. Owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com.

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Recall details

Product
Tesla Model 3, Model Y 2024–2026
Company
Tesla, Inc.
Hazard
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Units
15 vehicles
Owner notification
September 4, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
July 7, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V445000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: SB-26-00-004
  • Model years: 2024–2026

The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.

Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Defect
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, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."
Consequence
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective action
Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

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