CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE; SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.
- Risk
- A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-13-001.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles may have second-row seat back frame bolts that were not securely tightened. A loose bolt can reduce the performance of the seat belt system, which raises the risk of injury in a crash.
Tesla Service Centers will inspect the second-row seat bolts and tighten them as needed, at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2023. You can also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model Y | 20222023 |
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