NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tesla, Inc. - Battery Connection Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Published: October 10, 2025Recall ID: 25V690000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Battery Connection Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Battery Connection Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power |
| Nhtsa id | 25V690000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V690000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 53.39 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SB-25-16-005 |
| Potentially affected | 12963 |
| Report received date | 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |