NHTSA Recall 16V192000: Mid/rear assembly (seats)
Tesla Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,676 vehicles. It affects 2016 Tesla Model X.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V192000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB-16-13-003 |
| Component | SEATS › MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 6, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 20, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2016 Model X vehicles manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Safety risk
If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace all affected third row seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-844-248-3752 or by email at ServiceHelpNA@teslamotors.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-16-13-003
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 16V192000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model X | 2016 |
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.