Tesla recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What could happen
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2017–2022
- Tesla Model S 2021–2022
- Tesla Model X 2021–2022
- Tesla Model Y 2020–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V045000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 1, 2022
- Owners notified
- Apr 1, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 817,143
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seat belts › Front; Electrical system › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-22-00-002
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 208
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tesla recall: Exterior lighting Aug 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Jul 7, 2026
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Oct 10, 2025
- Tesla recall: Seats Jun 18, 2025
- Tesla recall: Steering Feb 14, 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.