Tesla recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2025
- Tesla Model Y 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V690000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 10, 2025
- Owners notified
- Dec 9, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12,963
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 15, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-25-16-005
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tesla recall: Suspension Aug 31, 2026
- Tesla recall: Exterior lighting Aug 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Jul 7, 2026
- Tesla recall: Equipment May 18, 2026
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Oct 1, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.