Recall 24V886 affects 27 2024 Tesla Model Y vehicles for a front seat recliner weld defect. Tesla service replaces the seat assembly free.
Tesla is recalling 27 2024 Model Y vehicles because the weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat back can fail. If the seat back frame does not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, the risk of injury increases; Tesla will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front seat backrest frame in the 2024 Tesla Model Y is the metal structure inside the driver or front passenger seat back. The recliner mechanism attaches to that frame and lets the seat back change angle, then hold its position once the occupant sets it. That connection has to stay solid during normal adjustment and use.
On affected Model Y vehicles, the weld that attaches the recliner mechanism to the seat back did not have enough penetration into the joined metal. A shallow weld has less strength and durability than the design requires. Tesla traced the issue to weld-cell equipment that produced nonconforming seat assemblies, then stopped the seat-frame line while engineers checked the weld process.
Owners can notice a loose or rattling seat, more effort needed to recline the seat, or a seat back that will not fully recline. Those signs mean partial separation has already occurred at the weld, so the seat should be checked by Tesla.
Who's affected?
| 2024 Tesla Model Y | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 27 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2024 Tesla Model Y is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A separated seat back weld can keep the seat back from properly restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing injury risk. If the seat feels loose, rattles, takes extra effort to recline, or will not fully recline, schedule service soon and use another seating position until service. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Tesla Model Y is included in this recall.
- Contact Tesla service to schedule the free seat assembly replacement that addresses the front-seat-back recliner weld defect.
- Bring the recall notice if Tesla mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V886 and Tesla recall SB-24-13-004 when you schedule service.
- Avoid delaying the repair after your VIN is confirmed, since the front seat back is part of crash restraint.
What happens at the repair
At Tesla service, a Tesla technician replaces the front seat assembly covered by the recall. The seat assembly replacement is free, including parts and labor. Repairs already paid out of pocket are handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because all affected 2024 Model Y vehicles remain covered under that warranty. Ask Tesla service how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| November 22, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 26, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| November 26, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 21, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 21, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 21, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V886?
Recall 24V886 covers 27 2024 Tesla Model Y vehicles with a front seat back weld defect. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat back can fail, which can reduce occupant restraint in a crash. Tesla service will replace the seat assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Tesla Model Y is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Model Y is included in recall 24V886. If it is, contact Tesla service to schedule the free seat assembly replacement. Reference Tesla recall number SB-24-13-004 when you call or book service.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Tesla's remedy states that Tesla service will replace the affected seat assembly free of charge.
What is the safety risk in Tesla recall 24V886?
The safety risk is reduced occupant restraint in a crash. If the front seat back frame does not properly restrain the occupant, injury risk increases. Tesla's free repair is to replace the affected seat assembly.
When did Tesla notify owners about recall 24V886?
Tesla mailed owner notification letters on January 21, 2025. If you did not receive a letter, check your VIN because recall eligibility follows the vehicle, not the mailbox or the current owner.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V886000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V886 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V886000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →