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Tesla Model Y Horn May Stop Working

NHTSA campaign 25V490000 · Reported Jul 28, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

A horn that does not work may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers when needed, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V490000
Reported to NHTSA	Jul 28, 2025
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Electrical System:horn
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Tesla is recalling certain Model Y vehicles because a connection on the horn's ground wire may not be secured properly. The electrical connection could break, preventing the horn from sounding. Tesla service will replace the steering wheel to address the recall, and the replacement is free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact Tesla service to arrange the repair; Tesla customer service is available at 1-877-798-3752. 3. Have Tesla service replace the steering wheel, free of charge.

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 25V490000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

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.

The bigger picture

Tesla Electrical System Recalls: Camera, Warning Sound, and Power Problems · all 14 Tesla recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.
Safety risk: An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

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