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Recall 26V-445

Tesla, Inc. recalled the 2024 Tesla Model 3 and 1 other model: Air bags (knee bolster); Structure (body, bumpers).

At a glance

Campaign number
26V-445
Reported
July 7, 2026
Vehicles affected
15 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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."

The risk

A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix

Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-[removed] or [removed] Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

Affected vehicles