Checklist: Juniper Tesla Model Y (2026)

Look for 4

Known problems, and how to check for each.

Knocking from the front suspension All yearsDrive slowly, under 20 mph, over rough road and bumps and listen for rattles or knocks from the front. Ask whether the work in Tesla's bulletins SB-25-31-005 and SB-26-31-003 was done. Not a Tesla App, Drive Tesla
Rattles and fit All yearsDrive on rough roads with the sound off and listen for rattles from the dash, and look along the panel gaps and the front light bar. BGR, owners' reports (unofficial)
Loose front lateral link fasteners All yearsConfirm with Tesla or NHTSA that recall 26V558000 was done. NHTSA
Horn and reversing lights All yearsSound the horn and check that the reversing lights come on. Confirm that recalls 25V490000 and 25V658000 were done. NHTSA

Recalls filed for these model years, newest first. Not every car is covered; check the vehicle identification number with NHTSA.

Recall 26V558000 2026Fasteners on the front lateral links may not have been tightened properly and let a link loosen or come away from the subframe. They are tightened or replaced, and the alignment checked. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 26V445000 2026Cars first built for a foreign market lack knee airbags, may lack other safety features and may not have been tested for bumper impacts. Tesla buys back cars registered in the US. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 26V315000 2025–2026The certification label may be missing. It is fitted where needed. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 25V690000 2026The battery pack's contactors can fail and cut drive power. The contactors are replaced. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 25V658000 2026A wiring fault can stop the reversing lights coming on. The lights and their harness are replaced. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 25V490000 2026The horn's ground wire may be loose, so the horn may not sound. The steering wheel is replaced. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 25V410000 2026Seat-back fasteners may not have been tightened properly. They are checked and tightened or the seat replaced. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 25V359000 2026A hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles. The connector is checked and replaced. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA