Tesla recalls 9,500 Model X and Model Y cars on roof, bolt problems

Tesla is recalling more than 9,500 of its Model X and Model Y EVs over potentially defective headlining and bolts that could be loose.

On Wednesday, the company’s stock traded about 1% less.

The largest recall involves 9,136 Model X cars produced between September 17, 2015 and July 31, 2016, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration file. The agency said the cosmetic front roof and spine trim may have been applied without the necessary primer and the parts could come apart over time.

Tesla has also recalled 401 vehicles from the 2020 Model Y due to a potential issue with its bolts. In the United States, Tesla produced Model Y vehicles in a tent at its Fremont plant in a mostly manual process.

The recall was first reported by Reuters.

NHTSA said the bolts connecting the front upper control arm and the steering knuckle may not have been properly tightened, which could allow the upper control arm to separate from the steering knuckle.

“A detached upper control arm can tip the wheels in or out, decreasing the driver’s ability to steer and increasing the risk of a collision,” the agency said in a filing.

Tesla said he was not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with any of the recalls and will inspect the affected vehicles and adjust them as necessary.

This is the latest report on reliability issues with certain Tesla vehicles.

In October, Tesla voluntarily recalled nearly 50,000 Model S and Model X cars from China for faulty suspension. Earlier this month, Tesla extended its warranty to cover major faulty computers in certain Model S and Model X computers that resulted in touchscreen failures, among other issues.

Consumer Reports said on November 19 in its annual Automotive Reliability Survey that it was no longer recommending the Tesla Model S due to issues with its air suspension, main computer and touch controls. He also analyzed the Model Y’s body and paintwork issues and ultimately gave three of the four Tesla vehicles lower than normal reliability ratings, including the S, X, and Y.

CNBC’s Lora Kolodny contributed to this report.

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