Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
The seat belt warning system in your vehicle is designed to alert you and others in the car if someone's not buckled up. However, in some 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles, this system might not work as it should. This is a safety standard that your car is supposed to meet.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt warning system fails, you or someone with you might not get a clear alert to buckle up. In a crash, this could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an update to your car's software to fix this issue, and it's free. You should wait for the notification and follow the instructions to complete the update.
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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.
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