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Recall 22V-045

Tesla, Inc. recalled the 2017 to 2022 Tesla Model 3 and 3 other models: Seat belts (front); Electrical system (software).

At a glance

Campaign number
22V-045
Reported
February 1, 2022
Vehicles affected
817,143 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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."

The risk

The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles