Tesla Model 3 2024–2026 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SB-26-13-005 · NHTSA communication 11034277 · issued Jun 4, 2026
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Seats
component
2024–2026
model years
5
vehicle entries
Official summary
On some vehicles, degraded or excessive glue under the front seat cushion(s) may cause creaking noises during cornering or when pressing on the seat cushion(s). Upon customer complaint, inspect the vehicle for symptoms related to the condition. If symptoms are present, rework the front seat cushion(s).
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.