US EditionTesla Recalls About 13,000 Newer Cars Over Battery Issue That Can Cause Power Loss While Driving
The recall affects 12,963 vehicles due to a battery pack contactor defect that may cause sudden power loss, with Tesla offering free replacements to prevent collision risks.
- On Wednesday, Tesla Inc. recalled 12,963 vehicles in the U.S. for a defective battery pack in select 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles built earlier this year.
- Investigators found the issue in a battery pack contactor that may suddenly open due to poor coil termination connection, affecting 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles with an InTiCa solenoid supplied by Sistemas Mecatrónicos InTiCa S.A.P.I. and SongChuan.
- After early reports, Tesla logged 36 warranty claims and 26 field reports; the defect potentially affects 7,925 Model Y and 5,038 Model 3 vehicles.
- Tesla will replace the battery packs free of charge and expects to notify owners by December 9; the fix requires physical contactor replacement, not an OTA update.
- NHTSA data show Tesla has had nine recalls in 2025 amid probes into Full Self-Driving and follows other recalls like the March Cybertruck recall of more than 40,000 vehicles.
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Tesla recalls thousands of vehicles over battery defect that increases crash risk
Tesla is recalling 12,963 vehicles in the U.S. over a battery pack defect that could cause a sudden loss of power.The recall affects certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles, which may lose the ability to accelerate while driving, raising the risk of a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a notice issued Tuesday.About 1% of the recalled vehicles are estimated to have the defect, according to NHTSA.…
Elon Musk's Tesla Recalls Nearly 13,000 EVs over Battery Risk
Tesla is recalling 12,963 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect in a battery pack component that could lead to a sudden loss of drive power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.
Tesla recalls almost 13,000 Model Ys and Model 3s over risk of sudden battery loss
A recent NHTSA recall affected almost 13,000 Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys.: Martin Berry/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesTesla recalled almost 13,000 Model Ys and Model 3s over battery pack contactors that may "suddenly open."When the contactor opens, the vehicle loses its ability to accelerate, per a NHTSA report.Tesla must physically replace the part, unlike many of its past recalls, which can be remedied with software updates.If you…
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