- Tesla is recalling 12,963 vehicles in the U.S. due to potential battery pack contactor failures.
- The recall affects the 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles.
- Owners will have the battery pack contactor replaced at no charge, using a part without the InTiCa solenoid.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states there is no warning before loss of drive power, but visual alerts will follow.
- Tesla is set to report Q3 earnings, with expectations of a lower earnings per share but increased revenue compared to the previous year.
Tesla is initiating a recall for 12,963 of its vehicles in the United States, citing concerns over possible failures with the battery pack contactor. The action was confirmed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday.
The vehicles involved are certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y units, according to an official regulator notice. The NHTSA reports that failed battery pack contactors, which were made with an InTiCa solenoid, can cause a sudden loss of drive power. This increases the risk of a crash since drivers will not receive any prior warning.
Once a failure happens, the driver will see an immediate visual alert on the car’s interface, instructing them to pull over safely. To resolve this, Tesla will replace the affected battery pack contactors with versions that do not contain the InTiCa solenoid. The service will be performed for free, and owners are expected to receive notification by mail starting December 9. Official recall details can be found in the full documentation.
Investor sentiment around Tesla stock has recently been described as “extremely bearish,” with lower-than-normal messaging volume, based on online trading forums.
Looking ahead, Tesla will announce its third-quarter earnings this week. Analyst estimates from Fiscal AI predict an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.53, down from $0.72 in the same quarter last year. Revenue is projected at $25.91 billion, an increase from $25.18 billion during the third quarter of 2024.
The company also reported record deliveries of 497,099 vehicles in the most recent quarter. Over the past year, Tesla stock has climbed 10% for the year to date and has more than doubled over the past 12 months.
