NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tesla, Inc. - A Loose Ground Wire May Prevent Horn From Sounding
Published: July 28, 2025Recall ID: 25V490000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.
Affected Products
A Loose Ground Wire May Prevent Horn From Sounding
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | A Loose Ground Wire May Prevent Horn From Sounding |
| Nhtsa id | 25V490000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V490000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding. |
| Completion rate | 50.00 |
| Corrective action | Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-009. |
| Consequence summary | An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SB-25-17-009 |
| Potentially affected | 6 |
| Report received date | 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |