Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201
Non-Compliance Recall
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Units affected
- 15
- Recall opened
- Jul 7, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-26-00-004
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- TESLA MODEL 32024
- TESLA MODEL Y2026
Defect
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."
Risk / consequence
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.
Documents
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V445000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.