Recall 26V315 affects 14,575 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles with missing certification labels. Tesla Service installs the label free of charge.
Tesla is recalling 14,575 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles because the certification label was not installed. Without the label's weight information, an owner can overload the vehicle and increase crash risk; Tesla will install the missing label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y is the factory label that shows the vehicle was certified to federal requirements when it was built. It gives inspectors, service staff, and owners a fixed place to confirm required certification information for that exact SUV. The label is part of the vehicle's compliance equipment, even though it does not change how the Model Y drives.
On affected Model Y SUVs, the label was not installed. Tesla traced the problem to an automated vision-scanning tool at the factory that checks whether the label is properly attached. The tool performed inconsistently, so a missing label was not caught before certain vehicles left production. The repair is to provide a compliant certification label for the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not feel a driving symptom, see a dashboard alert, or hear a noise from this condition because the issue is a missing label, not a mechanical failure.
Who's affected?
The same certification label component is listed for the 2025 and 2026 Model Y.
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 14,575 |
| 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 SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the label lacks required weight information, an owner can overload the vehicle without realizing it. Overloading affects how the vehicle carries weight and increases the risk of a crash. Check your VIN before loading near capacity, and schedule the label inspection and installation. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y is included in this recall.
- Contact Tesla Service to schedule the free certification-label inspection and installation so the vehicle has the required weight information.
- Bring the recall notice if Tesla has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V315 when you contact Tesla Service.
- Avoid overloading the vehicle until Tesla Service confirms the certification label is installed.
What happens at the repair
At Tesla Service, a Tesla technician inspects the vehicle for the required certification label and installs the label if it is missing. The inspection and label installation are free under the recall. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the new vehicle warranty or extended service warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program. Tesla also states that no owner incurred costs for a repair tied to this noncompliance before owner notification, so there is no separate reimbursement step for this campaign.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| May 18, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| May 21, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V315?
Recall 26V315 covers 14,575 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles that left without the required certification label. That label carries weight information. Without it, an owner can unintentionally overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Tesla Service will inspect the vehicle and install the label for free if needed.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Model Y is included in recall 26V315. If it is, contact Tesla Service to schedule an inspection and label installation if needed. Reference recall SB-26-19-002 when you call Tesla at 1-877-798-3752.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Tesla Service will inspect the vehicle and install the certification label as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk from the missing certification label?
The risk is unintentional overloading. The missing label contains vehicle weight information, and without that information an owner can load the Model Y beyond its intended limits. That condition increases the risk of a crash.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V315000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V315 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V315000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →