The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V389000·Announced 2021-05-25

Tesla Recalls Model 3 and Model Y for Seat Belt Fastener Defect

Tesla is recalling 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles because front seat belt fasteners may not be properly attached, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt fasteners) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. The recall involves a defect where one or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.

An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, which increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online at www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL Y, MODEL 3
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
5,530

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MODEL Y
  • MODEL 3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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