2021-2022 Tesla Model Y Seat Belt Chime Recall

Why This Matters

This recall addresses a critical safety concern related to the vehicle's occupant crash protection system. If the audible seat belt chime does not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt, the driver may be unaware that their seat belt is unfastened. This significantly increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What's Being Recalled

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The specific issue is that the "audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt." This condition means these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." This 2021 TESLA Model Y recall is identified by NHTSA ID 22V045000 and Tesla's internal number SB-22-00-002.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Tesla will resolve this issue by performing an over-the-air (OTA) software update. This update will be provided free of charge to all affected vehicle owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2022, informing them of the necessary software update to address the 2021 TESLA Model Y recall and other affected models.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owners of potentially affected Tesla vehicles can contact Tesla customer service directly at 1-877-798-3752. You can also visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website at www.nhtsa.gov and enter your vehicle's 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to check for any open recalls, including this one. The recall is identified by NHTSA ID 22V045000.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall ID: 22V045000