Vehicle recall 23V488000 · July 14, 2023
Tesla Model S and Model X
The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.
- Consequence
- A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-004.
- 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
- 23V488000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 14, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-23-20-004
- Owner notification
- September 12, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,869
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seat belts › Front
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 S (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
- Tesla Model X (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
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