TESLA MODEL Y (2026) recall — Electrical System
Tesla is recalling 2026 Model Y vehicles with potential drive power loss causing crash risk. Owners must have battery pack contactors replaced free by Tesla.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles because battery pack contactors may fail, causing loss of drive power that could increase crash risk. This recall requires a free battery pack contactor replacement at a Tesla service center. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82217-tesla-model-y-2026-recall-risk-of-crash-from-drive.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82217-tesla-model-y-2026-recall-risk-of-crash-from-drive · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V690000
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“Tesla Model Y (2026) Recall: Risk of Crash from Drive Power Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82217-tesla-model-y-2026-recall-risk-of-crash-from-drive. Based on NHTSA recall #25V690000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V690000).
Why it’s dangerous
The battery pack contactors could fail, leading to a loss of drive power. This might cause the vehicle to stop unexpectedly while driving, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face reduced drive power during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2026 Tesla Model Y was mailed a notification letter dated December 9, 2025. The recall covers specific vehicles with battery pack contactors that may fail.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla Customer Service
Call 1-877-798-3752 to schedule service for battery pack contactor replacement.
Get Battery Pack Contactors Replaced
Tesla will replace the battery pack contactors at no cost during service.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power that could increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2026 Tesla Model Y was mailed a notification letter dated December 9, 2025.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall does not specify a deadline for the fix; Tesla will replace the battery pack contactors free of charge when service is scheduled.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V690000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 25V690000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V690000 (October 10, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.