The problem
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."
The risk
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-045 (22V045000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SB-22-00-002 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Component | Seat belts › Front |
| Report date | February 1, 2022 |
| Owners notified | April 1, 2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 817,143 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
- 2017 Tesla Model 3 seat belt problems 6
- 2018 Tesla Model 3 seat belt problems 105
- 2019 Tesla Model 3 seat belt problems 57
- 2020 Tesla Model 3 seat belt problems 19
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 seat belt problems 15
- 2022 Tesla Model 3 seat belt problems 12
- 2021 Tesla Model S seat belt problems 8
- 2022 Tesla Model S seat belt problems 6
- 2022 Tesla Model X seat belt problems 7
- 2020 Tesla Model Y seat belt problems 12
- 2021 Tesla Model Y seat belt problems 27
- 2022 Tesla Model Y seat belt problems 24
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-045 repair free?
Yes. Tesla dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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 car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 817,143 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.