Recall
Tesla Model 3 — 22V045000
NHTSA ID
22V045000
Make
Tesla
Model
Model 3
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2022-02-01
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Units Affected
817,143
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SB-22-00-002
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.