Tesla recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.
What could happen
A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-13-001.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model Y 2022–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V130000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 27, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 25, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,470
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seat belts › Rear/other › Anchorage; Seats › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-23-13-001
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.nhtsa.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.