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Tesla Model Y Battery Contacts May Fail

NHTSA campaign 25V690000 · Reported Oct 10, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V690000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 10, 2025
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Electrical System:propulsion System:fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts
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 electrical contacts in the battery pack may fail. This failure can cause the vehicle to lose drive power. The recall also includes certain Model 3 vehicles. Tesla Service will replace the affected electrical contacts in the battery pack free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact Tesla Service to arrange the free replacement of the battery pack electrical contacts; 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 25V690000. 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

Other Tesla Model Y recalls

Sep 1, 2026Tesla Model Y Front Suspension Connections May Loosenhigh
Aug 5, 2026Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Headlights Too Brighthigh
Jul 7, 2026Model 3 Vehicles Missing Required Safety Featureshigh
May 19, 2026Tesla Model Y Missing Vehicle Certification Labelmedium
May 5, 2026Tesla Model 3, S and Y rearview camera image delayedmedium
Oct 2, 2025Tesla Model Y Reverse Lights May Not Illuminatehigh

All 33 Model Y recalls

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Safety risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

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