Tesla recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.
What could happen
An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2017–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V798000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 21, 2022
- Owners notified
- Dec 20, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 24,064
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seat belts › Rear/other › Anchorage
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-22-20-004
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.