Tesla's Conservative Recall Scope: Only 45% of 14,575 Vehicles Have the Certification Label Defect

Tesla recalled 14,575 Model Y vehicles manufactured between November 2024 and April 2026 for missing federally required certification labels, but estimates only 45% actually have the defect. The wide gap suggests Tesla adopted a conservative recall boundary, likely including vehicles produced during potential manufacturing window issues rather than limiting action to confirmed defective units. This approach prioritizes regulatory compliance over minimizing recall scope.