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Tesla Seat Belt Warning Chime May Not Activate

NHTSA campaign 24V376000 · Reported May 28, 2024 · Tesla, Inc.

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A seat belt warning system that doesn't alert the driver increases the risk of injury if a crash happens. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	24V376000
Reported to NHTSA	May 28, 2024
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices
Vehicles covered	8 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer; this one can be delivered as an over-the-air software update

What's wrong, in plain English

Tesla is recalling certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. If the driver is not wearing a seat belt, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not turn on the way they are supposed to. This means the vehicle may fail to alert an unbelted driver that their seat belt is not fastened.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact Tesla customer service (1-877-798-3752) with questions.
3. Tesla will send the fix as a free over-the-air software update.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V376000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (8)

2018 Tesla Model 3
2019 Tesla Model 3
2020 Tesla Model 3
2020 Tesla Model Y
2021 Tesla Model 3
2021 Tesla Model S
2022 Tesla Model 3
2023 Tesla Model 3

Who to contact

Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup

Customer service: 1-877-798-3752

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Tesla Seat Belt Recalls Cover Loose Attachments and Missing Warnings · all 5 Tesla recalls in this area

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All 35 Model 3 recalls

Official notice

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008. (over-the-air software update)

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.