Tesla Recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 Units Over Fire Risk

The company has remotely discharged affected Powerwall 2 systems that are online to prevent overheating until replacements are installed.

Visitors at the Tesla booth during the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo at the China International Exhibition Center, in Beijing, China, Friday, July 18, 2025. AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.

Tesla is cautioning owners of Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power Systems to take their systems to a local dealer for replacement.

A Nov. 13 recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that the lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 models can cause the unit to malfunction, resulting in overheating. In some cases, smoke or fire could cause serious injury or even death. Tesla estimates about 10,500 units could be affected.