Recall 22V798000: 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 21, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 24,064
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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
- 2017 Tesla Model 3
- 2018 Tesla Model 3
- 2019 Tesla Model 3
- 2020 Tesla Model 3
- 2021 Tesla Model 3
- 2022 Tesla Model 3
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V798000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-22-20-004
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 20, 2022
- Components
- Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage (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