Tesla Model Y Recall Issued Over Missing Certification Labels
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Tesla is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles because the certification label may not have been installed.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 27, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers certain 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles. A total of 29,150 units are affected.
What You Should Do
Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-19-002. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V315000.
Why This Matters
Missing weight information on the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V315000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov)
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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Similar body length
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Similar severity timing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.