Tesla Recalls Nearly 13,000 Vehicles Based on a Battery Pack Defect

Recently, Tesla recalled certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y cars that could lose the capacity to accelerate while driving, due to a battery pack defect that could cause sudden power loss. The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) pointed out that this raises the risk of crashes in a notice it issued about the recall. If you were injured in a Tesla and believe that it was based on a battery pack defect, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability attorneys of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in product liability litigation with which we’ve been involved. We represent clients around the country.

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The recall covers 5,028 2025 Model 3 vehicles made between March 8-August 12, 2025, as well as 7,925 2026 Model Y vehicles that were built between March 15-August 15, 2025. The NHTSA has said that around 1% of the recalled vehicles are estimated to carry the defect.

The problem with the vehicle is that the battery pack contactor is made with an InTiCa solenoid that may suddenly open because of a bad coil termination connection. When the contactor opens while the vehicle is being driven, the driver won’t be able to apply torque to the vehicle using the accelerator pedal. This can cause a loss of propulsion, which in turn may increase the crash risk.

In the fall, Tesla had identified 36 warranty claims and 26 field reports connected to the issue. No collisions, injuries, or fatalities have been reported to the company. The manufacturer has agreed to replace the affected battery pack contactor without charging for it. If you are the owner of an impacted Tesla, you should have received a letter notifying you of this remedy after December 9.

Additionally, there is growing scrutiny of Tesla’s advanced driver assistance system. Tesla is being investigated by the NHTSA after many reports have accused its “Full Self-Driving” software of violating traffic laws that have allegedly resulted in a minimum of six crashes, four of which involved injuries. 2.88 million Tesla vehicles will be subject to investigation in this regard. There were at least 18 complaints in which the self-driving feature in the company’s cars allegedly veered into the opposite lane or ran red lights.

If you were injured because of the defective battery pack or the manufacturer’s advanced driver assistance system, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to figure out whether you have a viable claim for damages. If we are able to prove a Tesla’s liability for injuries or wrongful death, we may be able to recover economic and noneconomic damages on your behalf. Importantly, this compensation may reimburse you for medical expenses, lost wages, out-of-pocket costs, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of consortium, and replacement services. We dedicate ourselves to fighting for injured consumers around the country. Complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.