Tesla has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 12,963 electric vehicles in the United States, covering certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y units. The recall addresses a defect in the battery pack contactor caused by a faulty InTiCa solenoid that may suddenly open due to a poor coil termination connection.
If this contactor opens while the vehicle is in drive, drivers can experience a sudden loss of propulsion, meaning the accelerator pedal will no longer deliver torque to the wheels. This unexpected power loss could increase the risk of a collision. Although Tesla has reported 36 warranty claims and 26 field reports related to the issue, no accidents or injuries have been linked to the defect so far.
The affected vehicles were manufactured between March and August 2025. Tesla will replace the faulty battery pack contactors free of charge at authorized service centers, and owners are expected to receive notification letters by December 9.
This recall follows heightened scrutiny on Tesla’s technologies, including investigations into its Full Self-Driving software. Despite the safety concern, Tesla maintains a lower recall count compared with some automakers this year and is committed to fixing the issue promptly to maintain customer safety and trust.
