The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V130000·Announced 2023-02-27

Tesla Recalls 2022-2023 Model Y Vehicles for Loose Seat Bolts

Tesla is recalling 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles because second-row seat back frame bolts may not be securely tightened, potentially reducing seat belt performance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (loose seat frame bolts) that reduces seat belt performance and increases the risk of injury during a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.

A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, which increases the risk of injury during a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL Y
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
3,470

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 Y

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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