Seat belts: frontRecall 23V-488 · Tesla vehicles
Tesla, Inc. recall 23V-488 covers 15,869 Tesla vehicles for a seat belts: front problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V488000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Front seat belt anchor detachmentNHTSA