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HighNHTSA·22V264000·Announced 2022-04-18

2022 Tesla Model X: Missing Seat Reinforcement Bracket Safety Defect

Tesla is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle due to a missing body structure reinforcement bracket at the second-row seat. This failure to comply with federal seat restraint standards increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect—a missing reinforcement bracket that prevents proper seat restraint and violates federal safety standards. However, no injuries or illnesses have been reported, and only one vehicle is affected. The hazard is theoretical rather than materialized, placing it at the high-risk tier.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle. A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat, causing the vehicle to fail compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 207 (Seating Systems) and 210 (Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages).

As a result, the second-row seat may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Tesla will replace the vehicle free of charge. The recall was completed on April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to arrange the remedy. Additional information is available at www.nhtsa.gov or by calling the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
2022 TESLA MODEL X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Safety System / Seat Restraint
Hazard
  • seat-restraint-failure
  • structural-defect
  • crash-safety
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • MODEL X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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