Tesla, Inc. - Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201
USTesla, Inc. - Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201
Recalling Firm: Tesla, Inc.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V445000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V445000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SB-26-00-004 |
| Potentially affected | 15 |
| Report received date | 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Risk LevelAIR BAGS
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