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Tesla Recalls Thousands of Powerwall 2 Units to Prevent Overheating and Fires
14 Nov
Summary
- Tesla recalls over 10,000 Powerwall 2 units in the U.S.
- Lithium-ion battery cells can stop functioning, causing overheating and fires
- Tesla has remotely discharged affected units to prevent further incidents
As of November 14th, 2025, Tesla has recalled over 10,000 Powerwall 2 units installed across the United States due to a defect in the lithium-ion battery cells. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 22 reports of overheating units and six reports of smoking units, with five incidents resulting in minor property damage.
To address the issue, Tesla has remotely discharged, or removed energy from, the batteries of affected Powerwall 2 systems that are currently online. This temporary measure is intended to prevent overheating until the units can be replaced at no cost to customers. The recall impacts a "subset" of Powerwall 2 units installed between November 2020 and December 2022, with the Powerwall 3 model remaining unaffected.
Tesla explains that while solar generation will still function, backup power will be temporarily unavailable until the replacement units are installed. Customers with affected Powerwall 2 systems are advised to check the Tesla app for notifications and contact their certified installers to arrange for the unit's removal and replacement.
