Tesla recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
What could happen
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2018–2020
- Tesla Model Y 2019–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V389000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 25, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 23, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,530
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seat belts › Critical fasteners; Seat belts
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-21-20-001
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: Suspension Aug 31, 2026
- Tesla recall: Exterior lighting Aug 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Jul 7, 2026
- Tesla recall: Equipment May 18, 2026
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Oct 10, 2025
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.