Tesla Model 3 recall: Electrical System:software
Official safety recall 22V045000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 2020 | United States |
| Tesla Model Y | 2021 | United States |
| Tesla Model Y | 2022 | United States |
| Tesla Model S | 2021 | United States |
| Tesla Model S | 2022 | United States |
| Tesla Model X | 2021 | United States |
| Tesla Model X | 2022 | United States |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2020 | United States |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2021 | United States |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2022 | United States |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2017 | United States |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2018 | United States |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2019 | United States |
The problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The official remedy
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.