# Nearly 13,000 US Teslas Are Being Recalled – And It Isn't For A Small Problem

> Tesla is recalling nearly 13,000 vehicles in the United States due to a serious defect in one of the battery pack components, one that's serious enough that it could cause some 12,963 Teslas to lose power while driving.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2006340/tesla-recall-13000-us-vehicles-battery-risk/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68fc1c3f1ba3f2926d77b304)
- **Published:** 2025-10-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #battery #tesla #model #nearly #recalled #being #pack #problem
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