Sunita Somvanshi
Australia’s federal transport department has issued a recall for all 2025 Tesla Model Y vehicles due to a potentially dangerous window fault. The recall affects 7,301 electric SUVs sold in Australia, the country’s best-selling electric vehicle.
The issue involves the driver’s side window, which may not operate as intended and could close with excessive force on an obstruction. This creates a safety hazard for vehicle occupants.
“If a body part is in the window space when the driver’s side window is closing, it can increase the risk of injury,” the transport department stated in its recall notice.
The problem stems from a software defect in the automatic window protection system, which is designed to detect obstacles and prevent the window from closing fully when something is in the way. When not working properly, the window may close with too much force on fingers, hands, or other body parts.
Tesla will contact affected owners in writing and fix the problem through an over-the-air software update. No dealership visits are required, making the recall process relatively simple for owners. Vehicles already running software version 2025.26.6 or later are not affected by the issue.
This marks Tesla’s second recall in Australia this year, following a March action involving nearly 300 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles over a potential power steering loss. Since 2021, Tesla has issued 17 recalls in Australia, though the company doesn’t rank among the 20 most frequently recalled car brands in 2025.
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Most of Tesla’s recalls have involved software issues rather than mechanical problems. This pattern reflects the growing role of digital systems in modern vehicles, particularly electric ones. While software-based recalls often cause less inconvenience for owners since they can be fixed remotely, they highlight the importance of thorough testing before updates are released.
The Australian recall mirrors a similar action taken in New Zealand on August 26. It also echoes a much larger recall in the United States from 2022, when nearly 1.1 million Tesla vehicles were recalled for a similar window safety problem affecting Models 3, Y, S, and X.
Vehicle recalls are common across all car manufacturers, especially those selling multiple models. However, Tesla’s recalls have typically centered on software issues that can be fixed without bringing vehicles to service centers.
Owners can check if their vehicle is affected by the recall by verifying their version through the car’s touchscreen. This can be done by navigating to Controls > Software in the vehicle’s interface. If the version shows 2025.26.6 or later, the car is not subject to the recall.
The official recall number is REC-006419, with campaign number SB-25-00-007. A list of affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) is available on the transport department’s website for owners who want to check if their specific vehicle is included in the recall.
