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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Seat Fasteners May Be Loose

NHTSA campaign 25V410000 · Reported Jun 18, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

The seat may not properly restrain its occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V410000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 18, 2025
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Seats:critical Fasteners
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have improperly tightened fasteners connecting the seat back to the seat bottom. The affected seat may not hold its occupant properly during a crash. Tesla Service Centers will inspect these fasteners and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Tesla Service Center to arrange the free inspection and repair; Tesla customer service is available at 1-877-798-3752.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V410000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2026 Tesla Model 3
2026 Tesla Model Y

Who to contact

Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup

Customer service: 1-877-798-3752

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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All 35 Model 3 recalls

Official notice

Component: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Safety risk: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.