NHTSA Recall 15V780000: Seat belts: front
Tesla Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 59,415 vehicles. It affects 2012–2015 Tesla Model S.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V780000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB-15-20-002 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | November 23, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 14, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.
Safety risk
If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-15-20-002.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V780000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.