Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Last verified: November 13, 2025

Product Description

This recall involves certain Tesla Powerwall 2 units, fully-integrated AC battery systems used for energy storage for self-consumption, time-based control, and backup power. Model number "Powerwall 2" is printed on the nameplate label on the side of the unit.

Hazard

The lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 systems can cause the unit to stop functioning during normal use, which can result in overheating and, in some cases, smoke or flame and can cause death or serious injury due to fire and burn hazards.

Reported Injuries

The firm has received 22 reports of overheating, including six reports of smoking and five reports of fire, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported..

What You Should Do

Consumers should ensure their Powerwall 2 system is online and check the Tesla App for a notification about whether their unit is included in the recall. Tesla has remotely discharged (or removed energy from the battery of) affected Powerwall 2 systems that are online, to prevent overheating, until the replacement is installed.

Manufacturer Contact

Tesla Support team by email at [email protected] or toll-free at 877-961-7652 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or online at https://tesla.com/support/energy/powerwall/own/powerwall-2-replacement or https://tesla.com and click on Energy, then select Support ? Powerwall ? Owners for more information.

Recall Details

Units sold: About 10,500

Sold at: Tesla.com/powerwall and through certified Tesla installers nationwide from November 2020 through December 2022 for about $8,000.

Manufactured by: Tesla, Inc., of Reno, Nevada

Country of origin: United States

Source

This recall information is sourced from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Recall date: November 13, 2025. CPSC Recall Number: 26092.