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2012 TESLA Model S SEAT BELTS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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SEAT BELTS Safety Recalls

High Priority #24V376000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty seat belt warning system that might not alert you if you or a passenger isn't buckled up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning light and chime don't work, you might be at higher risk of injury in a crash because you might not know you're not wearing a seat belt.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an automatic software update to your vehicle to fix the issue at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #15V780000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Manufacturer
Tesla Motors, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2012-2015 Tesla Model S may have a faulty seat belt connection that could prevent it from working properly in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you could be at risk of injury if you're not properly restrained in a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will inspect and correct the seat belt connection for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-15-20-002.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other TESLA Model S 2012 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
STEERING
1 recall
PARKING BRAKE
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other TESLA Model S Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
13 recalls
2022
20 recalls
2021
24 recalls
2020
11 recalls
2019
10 recalls
2018
11 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
10 recalls
2015
9 recalls
2014
9 recalls
2013
11 recalls

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