NHTSA Recall 22V045000: Seat belts: front and software (electrical system)
Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 817,143 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Tesla Model 3.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V045000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB-22-00-002 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › FRONT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | February 1, 2022 |
| Owner notification | April 1, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V045000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Tesla Model S | 2021, 2022 |
| Tesla Model X | 2021, 2022 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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.