Seat beltsRecall 21V-389 · Tesla vehicles
Tesla, Inc. recall 21V-389 covers 5,530 Tesla vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V389000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
The risk
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Tesla Service will inspect and repair 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-21-20-001.
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
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.