NHTSA recall 22V-045 (22V045000)
electrical system recall reported February 1, 2022 - about 817,143 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V045000
- Also written as
- 22V-045
- Manufacturer number
- SB-22-00-002
- Reported
- February 1, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~817,143
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-045 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.