The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V488000·Announced 2024-02-07

Tesla Model S and Model X seat belts may detach in crash

Tesla is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles because front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to pretensioner anchors and could detach. A detached seat belt may fail to properly restrain an occupant during 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 safety-critical component defect with potential for serious harm during a crash, but no injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, recalls without reported illnesses or injuries where the hazard is theoretical receive a maximum score of 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles due to a front-row seat belt defect.

The front-row seat belts in affected vehicles may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors. This improper connection could cause the seat belts to detach, which would prevent them from restraining occupants properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The recall affects approximately 15,869 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 12, 2023. Owners should contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule an inspection and repair. Tesla will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect them to pretensioner anchors or replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge.

For additional information, owners 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.

The recalled product

Product
2023 TESLA MODEL S
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Restraint Systems
Hazard
  • seatbelt-detachment
  • restraint-failure
Affected units
15,869

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 S
  • MODEL X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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