Tesla recalls 12,963 EVs over battery defect in Model 3, Y
Tesla recalls 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y over battery pack contactor defect
Tesla recalls 12,963 EVs over battery defect in Model 3, Y
Tesla recalls 12,963 Model 3 and Model Y EVs in the U.S. over a battery pack contactor defect that may cut power while driving. Free repairs; no injuries.
2025-10-22T19:37:10+03:00
2025-10-22T19:37:10+03:00
2025-10-22T19:37:10+03:00
Tesla is recalling 12,963 electric vehicles in the United States because of a potential defect in a battery-pack component. The issue came to light in information posted on the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, as reported by SPEEDME.RU.The recall covers 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. In some cases, the defect can lead to a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Regulators specify that the fault involves the battery pack’s contactor, which may open while the vehicle is in motion due to heat or wear, cutting off energy to the drivetrain. A defect that can abruptly cut propulsion is serious in everyday traffic and quickly undermines driver confidence.Tesla said it will replace the faulty part free of charge on all affected cars. As of October 7, the company had recorded 36 warranty claims and 26 field reports, and it reported no crashes, injuries, or fatalities linked to this issue.Earlier in October, the U.S. regulator launched a separate investigation into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving after more than 50 reports of traffic violations and a series of crashes. Against this backdrop, any hardware recall inevitably draws closer scrutiny.The recall coincides with Tesla’s preparations to release third-quarter financial results, and investors expect the company to address current challenges, including tougher competition and heightened regulatory attention. The timing ensures the recall will figure prominently in the discussion.
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Tesla recalls 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y over battery pack contactor defect
Tesla recalls 12,963 Model 3 and Model Y EVs in the U.S. over a battery pack contactor defect that may cut power while driving. Free repairs; no injuries.
Michael Powers, Editor
Tesla is recalling 12,963 electric vehicles in the United States because of a potential defect in a battery-pack component. The issue came to light in information posted on the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, as reported by SPEEDME.RU.
The recall covers 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. In some cases, the defect can lead to a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Regulators specify that the fault involves the battery pack’s contactor, which may open while the vehicle is in motion due to heat or wear, cutting off energy to the drivetrain. A defect that can abruptly cut propulsion is serious in everyday traffic and quickly undermines driver confidence.
Tesla said it will replace the faulty part free of charge on all affected cars. As of October 7, the company had recorded 36 warranty claims and 26 field reports, and it reported no crashes, injuries, or fatalities linked to this issue.
Earlier in October, the U.S. regulator launched a separate investigation into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving after more than 50 reports of traffic violations and a series of crashes. Against this backdrop, any hardware recall inevitably draws closer scrutiny.
The recall coincides with Tesla’s preparations to release third-quarter financial results, and investors expect the company to address current challenges, including tougher competition and heightened regulatory attention. The timing ensures the recall will figure prominently in the discussion.
