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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Airbags & Safety

Tesla, Inc.: Model S and Model X Recalled for Detaching Front Seat Belts

Agency Publication Date: July 14, 2023
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Summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling approximately 15,869 of its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles because the front-row seat belts may not be properly attached to their anchors. If the seat belt is not correctly connected to the pretensioner anchor, it can detach during use. Tesla Service will inspect the front seat belts and either properly connect them or replace the entire assembly free of charge.

Risk

If a seat belt detaches from its anchor during a crash, it will fail to properly restrain the occupant, significantly increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected: This recall specifically covers 2021-2023 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles.
  2. Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free inspection and repair. Reference Tesla recall number SB-23-20-004.
  3. Bring your vehicle to a Tesla Service Center where technicians will inspect both front-row seat belts to ensure they are properly connected to the pretensioner anchors; if they cannot be secured, the seat belt assemblies will be replaced at no cost to you.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ”งOption 1: Free Repair

Inspection and connection of seat belt to pretensioner anchor

How to: Contact Tesla customer service or visit a service center for a free inspection and connection of the front-row seat belts.
๐Ÿ”„Option 2: Free Replacement

Replacement of seat belt assemblies

How to: If the seat belt cannot be properly connected during inspection, Tesla will replace the assembly free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2023 Tesla Model S
Product: 2021-2023 Tesla Model X

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V488000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Sold By: Tesla
Units Affected: 15,869 vehicles(159% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: September 12, 2023
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SB-23-20-004
Agency Last Updated: September 18, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response