Tesla Model 3 and Model Y recall 26V445000 - Knee Bolster
NHTSA · July 7, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V445000 (Tesla), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 15.
- Component: Knee Bolster.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Tesla, Inc.
- Source ID
- 26V445000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 95 recall campaigns from Tesla, Inc since 2010, 6 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 15 vehicles, it is larger than 10% of the 698 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
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 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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Model 3 | 2024 |
| Tesla | Model Y | 2026 |
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