Recall 22V045000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TESLA | MODEL 3 |
| 2018 | TESLA | MODEL 3 |
| 2019 | TESLA | MODEL 3 |
| 2020 | TESLA | MODEL 3 |
| 2020 | TESLA | MODEL Y |
| 2021 | TESLA | MODEL 3 |
| 2021 | TESLA | MODEL S |
| 2021 | TESLA | MODEL X |
| 2021 | TESLA | MODEL Y |
| 2022 | TESLA | MODEL 3 |
| 2022 | TESLA | MODEL S |
| 2022 | TESLA | MODEL X |
| 2022 | TESLA | MODEL Y |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.