Tesla is recalling 2026 Model Y vehicles with a horn that may not work, increasing crash risk. Owners must have steering wheel replaced free by Tesla.
An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles because a faulty horn wiring connection can prevent the horn from working, which may lead to crashes. This is a safety issue that requires immediate attention to avoid accidents.
The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, causing the circuit to open. This prevents the horn from sounding when needed, which could lead to a crash if the driver cannot alert other drivers.
Owners of 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles with the specific horn wiring issue are affected. Drivers who rely on the horn for safety are at higher risk.
Check if your 2026 Tesla Model Y was mailed a notification letter by September 23, 2025. The issue involves the horn ground wire connection in the steering wheel.
Call Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free steering wheel replacement.
Tesla will replace the steering wheel at no cost to fix the horn wiring issue.
Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-009.
The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, causing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.
Check if your 2026 Tesla Model Y was mailed a notification letter by September 23, 2025.
Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free steering wheel replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V490000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 25V490000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-009. 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.
