Tesla is recalling 2026 Model Y vehicles with improperly tightened seat fasteners that may not restrain occupants during crashes. Owners must contact Tesla for free seat inspections.
The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles because seat fasteners may be improperly tightened, potentially failing to restrain occupants during crashes. This could increase injury risk in collisions.
The seat back fasteners may not be securely attached to the seat bottom, which could allow the seat to move during a crash. This might not properly restrain occupants, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles with improperly tightened seat fasteners are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
Check if your 2026 Tesla Model Y was mailed a notification letter dated August 16, 2025. The recall covers vehicles with improperly tightened seat fasteners.
Call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free seat inspection and repair.
Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.
The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened, potentially failing to restrain occupants during crashes.
Your 2026 Tesla Model Y was mailed a notification letter dated August 16, 2025, or the seat fasteners may be improperly tightened.
Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free seat inspection and repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V410000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 25V410000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003. 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.
