# Tesla, Inc.: Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201 (26V445000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Subject | Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V445000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | SB-26-00-004 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 15 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards." |
| Consequence | A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 15 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V445000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.