NHTSA recall 26V-445 (26V445000)
structure recall reported July 7, 2026 - about 15 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V445000
- Also written as
- 26V-445
- Manufacturer number
- SB-26-00-004
- Reported
- July 7, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~15
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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. 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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-445 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.