2017 Tesla Model 3 | 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | 2021 Tesla Model S | 2021 Tesla Model Y | 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2021 Tesla Model X | 2022 Tesla Model Y | 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 2022 Tesla Model S | 2022 Tesla Model X — Seat belts: front
Published February 2, 2022 · Recall initiated: February 1, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V045000, published February 2, 2022 and initiated February 1, 2022. Recalling firm: Tesla, Inc.; 2017 Tesla Model 3 | 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | 2021 Tesla Model S | 2021 Tesla Model Y | 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2021 Tesla Model X | 2022 Tesla Model Y | 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 2022 Tesla Model S | 2022 Tesla Model X — Seat belts: front.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TESLA
- Model
- MODEL 3
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2020 TESLA MODEL Y | 2021 TESLA MODEL S | 2021 TESLA MODEL Y | 2021 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2021 TESLA MODEL X | 2022 TESLA MODEL Y | 2022 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2022 TESLA MODEL S | 2022 TESLA MODEL X
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Tesla Model 3 | 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | 2021 Tesla Model S | 2021 Tesla Model Y | 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2021 Tesla Model X | 2022 Tesla Model Y | 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 2022 Tesla Model S | 2022 Tesla Model X — Seat belts: front recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V045000 on February 2, 2022. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TESLA. Model: MODEL 3.