Model S and Model X First-Row Seat Belt Anchor Inspection

Tesla has issued a voluntary recall on certain model year 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles to inspect and ensure both first-row seat belts are properly connected to their respective pretensioner anchors. This recall applies to some, but not all, Model S and Model X vehicles identified by reviewing manufacturing and service records.

Is my vehicle affected by this recall?

All owners can check if their VIN is affected by using either the Tesla VIN Recall Search or NHTSA VIN Recall Search tools.

What is this issue and how does it affect my vehicle?

For affected vehicles, a first-row seat belt was disconnected from its pretensioner anchor as part of a necessary step to perform a repair. After the repair was completed, on certain affected vehicles, the first-row seat belt may have not been properly reconnected to its pretensioner anchor.

Is my vehicle safe to drive?

If a seat belt is not connected to its pretensioner anchor to specification, the seat belt may not perform as designed in a collision, which may increase the risk of injury. We are not aware of any crashes, injuries or deaths that may be related to this condition.

You should have your seat belts inspected by a Tesla Technician as part of this recall. However, if you are concerned about the status of your seat belt prior to your scheduled inspection, you may be able to detect this condition by pulling very firmly on the lap portion of your seat belt with a force of at least 15 pounds. This procedure may detect an improperly attached seat belt but performing this procedure does not replace the need for an inspection by a Tesla Technician.

Do I need to make a service appointment for this recall?

Yes. Schedule a service appointment using the Tesla app by selecting ‘Service’ > ‘Request Service’ > ‘Other’ > ‘Something Else’ and entering the note ‘Open Recall Repair – First-Row Seat Belt Anchor Inspection’ into the ‘Describe Concern’ field.