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Safety recall · 25V690000

Electrical system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts Tesla recall

Tesla reported this recall to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. It covers about 12,963 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
25V690000
Reported
Oct 10, 2025
Vehicles
12,963
Area
Hybrid & EV battery

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Tesla dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 25V690000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2025 Tesla Model 303A
2026 Tesla Model Y18D

Questions

Is the 25V690000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Tesla's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 25V690000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 25V690000 announced?

Tesla reported it to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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