Tesla recall: Seats
What is wrong
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2016 Model X vehicles manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
What could happen
If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix
Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace all affected third row seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-844-248-3752 or by email at [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-16-13-003
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model X 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V192000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla Motors, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 6, 2016
- Owners notified
- Apr 20, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,676
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 29, 2015 to Mar 30, 2016
- Part
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-16-13-003
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 207
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Mar 19, 2025
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention Jan 6, 2025
- Tesla recall: Air bags Dec 23, 2024
- Tesla recall: Exterior lighting Dec 2, 2024
- Tesla recall: Structure Aug 15, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.