Tesla is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles due to missing certification labels that could lead to unintentional vehicle overloading and crash risk. Owners received notification letters mailed July 17, 2026.
Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla is recalling some 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles because the certification label might be missing, which could cause the vehicle to be overloaded and increase crash risk. This is a safety issue that requires fixing to comply with federal regulations.
The certification label is required by federal regulations to ensure the vehicle doesn't get overloaded. Without it, the vehicle might not meet safety standards, increasing the chance of a crash during normal use.
Owners of 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles that received a notification letter mailed July 17, 2026. Drivers using these vehicles without the required certification label are at risk of unintentional overloading.
Check if your 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y has a certification label installed. The recall covers vehicles that were mailed a notification letter on July 17, 2026.
Inspect your vehicle for the required certification label to ensure it's properly installed.
If the label is missing, Tesla will inspect and install it at no cost through a service center.
Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-19-002.
The certification label may not have been installed, causing the vehicle to fail federal safety regulations for vehicle weight compliance.
Your vehicle is affected if you received a notification letter mailed July 17, 2026, for a 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y.
Tesla will inspect and install the certification label at no cost through a service center.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V315000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 26V315000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-19-002. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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