Recall 22V045000: 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021–2022 Tesla Model S, 2021–2022 Tesla Model X +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Feb 1, 2022
Vehicles affected
817,143
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
22V045000
Manufacturer campaign
SB-22-00-002
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Owner letters
Apr 1, 2022
Components
Electrical system:software (Electrical System); Seat belts:front (Seats & Seat Belts)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology