Tesla Model 3 airbag recall in France covers cars built from 30 June 2024 to 8 May 2026
By Eve
Recall SR/02850/26 was published on France's RappelConso on 16 October 2026 and updated on 30 October. It covers Model 3 vehicles built from 30 June 2024 to 8 May 2026 with identification e4*2007/46*1293*(003), and the defect concerns an airbag that deploys poorly in a side impact against a pole. Bevolt reported on 3 November that Tesla confirms Model 3 Premium cars of model years 2024 to 2026 are affected, and Tesla's French support says this means left hand drive vehicles. Model name and model year alone are not enough, so only the VIN settles whether a car is included.
Why it matters
Fleet operators, including CPOs running Model 3 vehicles for site operations, and buyers of used Model 3 cars in France should check each VIN against the campaign. The listing is not new, but the correction process has become clearer, so affected vehicles can now be scheduled for repair.
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- [FR] “Rappel Tesla Model 3 : comment savoir si la vôtre est concernée”
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- 4 November 2026
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