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2024-2026 Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y recall: knee bolster

Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 7, 2026. It covers about 15 vehicles.

vehicles affected
15
reported
Jul 7, 2026
owners notified
Sep 4, 2026
related complaints
18

Air bags: knee bolster

What is wrong
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."
Risk
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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 [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

Recall number 26V445000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about airbags problems.

2024 Tesla Model 32026 Tesla Model Y

Questions about recall 26V445000

Is there a recall on the 2024-2026 Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y knee bolster?

Yes. Recall 26V445000, reported on July 7, 2026, covers about 15 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V445000?

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 [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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