Tesla Model 3 2024–2026 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SB-26-13-006 · NHTSA communication 11033171 · issued May 29, 2026
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Seats
component
2024–2026
model years
5
vehicle entries
Official summary
On some vehicles, insufficient lubricant at the front seat recliner tube ends may cause creaking noises during weight shifting when the seat is occupied. Upon customer complaint, inspect the vehicle for symptoms related to the condition. If symptoms are present, lubricate the front seat recliner tube ends.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.