Recall 25V410 affects 48 2026 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for loose seat fasteners. Repair is free at Tesla Service Centers.
Tesla is recalling 48 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over a risk that fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom were improperly tightened. The defect can keep the seat from properly restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing injury risk; Tesla dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front passenger seat in the 2026 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y uses fasteners to hold the seat back to the seat bottom. Those fasteners keep the seat structure tight as the seat supports the occupant during normal driving, braking, and cornering.
In recall 25V410, the fasteners were not tightened correctly on certain vehicles during manufacturing. Tesla traced the issue to a production change that let the seat assembly move past a back-up manual station without system confirmation that the fasteners joining the seat back and seat bottom had been fully torqued.
Owners can notice the problem as a loose seat or a rattle from the seat area. That movement or noise is the warning sign that the fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom are loose or missing.
Who's affected?
Covers both Model 3 and Model Y front passenger seat assemblies for the same seat-fastener issue.
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 48 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly fastened seat can restrain the occupant incorrectly, increasing injury risk during a crash. If the seat feels loose or rattles, limit use of that seating position and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Tesla Model 3 or Model Y is included in this recall.
- Contact a Tesla Service Center to schedule the free seat-fastener inspection and repair that secures the seat back to the seat bottom.
- Bring the recall notice if Tesla mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V410 and Tesla recall SB-25-13-003 when you call.
- Ask Tesla before using an affected seat if the seat back feels loose or does not stay firmly in place.
What happens at the repair
At the service center, a Tesla technician inspects the fasteners that attach the seat back to the seat bottom, then tightens them or replaces the affected seat assembly fasteners as needed. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, since all involved vehicles remain under warranty. Ask Tesla service how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| June 18, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| June 19, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 16, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V410?
Recall 25V410 covers 48 2026 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles with seat assembly fasteners that require inspection because the seat back was reported as improperly tightened to the seat bottom. A seat that does not restrain the occupant properly increases injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2026 Tesla Model 3 or Model Y is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V410. If it is, contact a Tesla Service Center to schedule the seat fastener inspection. Tesla will tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as needed, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as needed at no cost. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the recall remedy free of charge for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the seat does not properly restrain the occupant during a crash. That increases the risk of injury. Tesla's remedy is to inspect the affected seat assembly fasteners and tighten or replace them as needed at a Tesla Service Center.
When did Tesla notify owners about recall 25V410?
Tesla mailed owner notification letters on August 16, 2025. If you bought the vehicle after that date or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 25V410 when you contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V410000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V410 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V410000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (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 →