Tesla Recalls Thousands of Cars Over Power‑Loss Issue

Tesla has announced a recall of thousands of its vehicles after a defect in a battery‑module contactor was found to cause sudden power loss. The recall covers 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y cars produced between 8 March 2025 and 12 August 2025, and 15 March 2025 and 15 August 2025 respectively, for which the defective contactor can interrupt power delivery while driving.

The problem was traced to a solenoid contactor integrated into the battery module that fails to operate at the expected quality level. When the contactor opens, the vehicle’s power path is severed, resulting in abrupt loss of performance. Tesla reviewed 36 warranty claims and 26 in‑field reports and determined that the failure rate was higher than acceptable.

According to the company, approximately 8 000 Model Y and 5 000 Model 3 vehicles were produced during the affected periods and are now subject to the recall. Owners are advised to bring their cars to a Tesla service center as soon as possible. Tesla will replace the faulty contactor with a certified, free of charge part. The recall is described as a critical step to address both cost and customer safety concerns.

The recall highlights the importance of supply‑chain quality control in the electric‑vehicle sector. Tesla has announced that it will tighten its oversight of the component supplier and expects to issue additional communications to restore consumer confidence. The incident also poses a risk to Tesla’s brand image, which has long been associated with innovation and reliability.

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