Tesla VIN Recall Check

Founded in 2003, Tesla is an American company known for cutting-edge electric vehicles and clean energy products. Tesla is considered by some people as a tech company because of its ever-evolving autonomous driving features, and ongoing software updates. Its line-up includes sedans (fastback and liftback) and SUVs (mid-size and crossover).

Tesla is also known for its timeliness in recalling vehicles with issues. All of the recall campaigns were launched within three years of sale. At Vehicle.report, you can run a Tesla Recall Check for free to access recall info as part of a comprehensive vehicle history report.

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What is a Tesla VIN recall check?

At Vehicle.report, you can search for recalls issued for any Tesla vehicle. Manufacturers like Tesla are among the top sources of information for our comprehensive database of vehicle data. Using the vehicle identification number, you can verify if Tesla issued a recall for any vehicle.

A vehicle safety recall is usually initiated by a car manufacturer for defects that pose a risk to vehicle safety. This defect may have been discovered in several vehicles of the same design or manufacture or in components of the same type and manufacture. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an agency within the US Department of Transportation, oversees the safety recalls.

A VIN or vehicle identification number is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that serves to identify your Tesla vehicle as a unique unit. No two vehicles have the same VIN. It is the key to all data about a vehicle.

How do I find previous recalls on my Tesla car?

Based on NHTSA data from a 31-year study, Tesla had one of the lowest recall rates in the auto industry: 936 vehicles recalled per 1,000 units sold. However, 100 percent of all recalls were reported to have consequences that may lead to a crash, accident, fire, injury, or death.

Tesla Recalls

Our Tesla recall search tool is 100% free. You can also check for recalls by VIN at the official Tesla Owner’s website. At Vehicle.report, however, you can unlock a ton of data using the VIN. Aside from recalls and defects information, every report comes with a complete vehicle report, title history and even the vehicle’s current market value.

How can I check a Tesla car’s history for free?

Acquiring a free car report can be easier than paying for one or getting it from a dealership. You can do it anytime with just a few clicks as soon as you find a car you would like to consider buying. Checking the vehicle history of a car is a critical step before you proceed to other steps in the purchasing process. You should be able to get a car report without being blocked by a paywall that most vehicle history providers require.

Why should you get a free vehicle history when paid services are available? First of all, free does not mean that running a database of vehicle data does not cost anything at all. Vehicle.report lets advertisers on its website cover the cost. Free does not also mean unreliable. Using the latest technology, we are able to efficiently collate information from trusted government and industry sources.

How to run a Tesla VIN recall check?

Check all active recalls for any Tesla car in the United States in two easy steps:

VIN recall check
Step 1

Check the VIN

Look for the VIN in these most common locations: through the windshield near the base of the dashboard (driver’s side) or on the door frame on the driver’s side.

You can also find the VIN on the vehicle’s documents: registration card, vehicle title, Insurance card, or owner’s manual.

Step 2

Run the Tesla Recall Check tool

What can a Tesla VIN recall check tell me about a recall?

NHTSA Campaign Number refers to a unique number assigned to a recall.

Summary of important details about the recall covers the model and model year of affected vehicles, the issue or part that may pose a safety risk or fail to meet minimum safety standards, and, possibly, where the vehicles were sold or registered. Tesla will also explain how the defect or issue may affect the vehicle’s operation and safety.

Remedy refers to the recommended solution to the structural or mechanical problem. Tesla will explain whether the issue can be fixed or if a defective component will be replaced.

Contact information includes the date when Tesla will start sending notifications to owners, the Tesla reference number for the recall, and the number for Tesla customer service hotline.

Why should I run Vehicle.report’s Tesla VIN recall check?

Based on NHTSA data from a 31-year study, Tesla had one of the lowest recall rates in the auto industry: 936 vehicles recalled per 1,000 units sold. However, 100 percent of all recalls were reported to have consequences that may lead to a crash, accident, fire, injury, or death. Tesla announced several recalls in recent years. Here are some of the vehicles affected and why they were recalled:

Tesla VIN Recall Check Table

You can also check Tesla recalls by VIN at the official Tesla website. Here are other resources you can tap to know more about Tesla cars: Tesla Owner’s Manual, Tesla safety ratings, Tesla reviews, and Tesla dealerships.

Using Vehicle.report’s 100% free Tesla recall search tool, a VIN unlocks a ton of data including:

  • Market value
  • Vehicle specifications
  • Equipment details
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Safety rating
  • Inspection checklist
  • Auto insurance
  • NMVTIS report

Get a Free Tesla Recall Check

Find out if your Tesla vehicle has any open car recalls.
Simply enter the VIN and click Check Tesla Recall below: