Battery Defect
Tesla recalls 13,000 recent model 3 and y vehicles for battery defect
Reported by AI
Tesla is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,000 recently built Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles due to a battery pack contactor defect that could cause sudden loss of drive power. The issue affects vehicles manufactured in the US between March and August 2025, with no reported accidents or injuries so far. Owners will receive free replacements at service centers.