2017–2022 Tesla Model 3: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 22V798000 · 24K units potentially affected · filed Oct 21, 2022
What's 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.
Why it matters
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V798000
- Manufacturer no.
- SB-22-20-004
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
- Units affected
- 24,064
- Report received
- Oct 21, 2022
- Owner letters
- Dec 20, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022