Vehicle recall 23V130000 · February 27, 2023
2022-2023 Tesla Model Y
The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V130000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 27, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-23-13-001
- Owner notification
- April 25, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,470
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other › Anchorage; Seats › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Tesla Model Y (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
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