Seat belts: critical fastenersRecall 21V-388 · 2019–2021 Tesla Model Y
Tesla, Inc. recall 21V-388 covers 2,166 2019–2021 Tesla Model Y for a seat belts: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V388000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.
The risk
Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.