2021 Tesla Model Y Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA lists 27 seat belt complaints for the 2021 Tesla Model Y, about 3% of its 1,076 total complaints for the year. No crashes, fires, or injuries are recorded, and two related seat belt recalls (21V388000, 21V389000) cover 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles for retractor and shoulder belt fasteners.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 27
- 3% of 1,076
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Rear seat belt buckles fail to click or latch even though the male end inserts fully, with no warning light to alert the driver.
- The Front Passenger Safety Restraint System (occupant classification sensor) throws a fault message repeatedly, sometimes requiring paid sensor replacement.
- Rear seatbelts that were previously replaced by Tesla failed again within months, and owners report warranty coverage was denied.
- A passenger seat belt tensioner reportedly broke and separated from the seat mechanism without anyone using the belt at the time.
- Owners describe difficulty getting timely service appointments to fix non-latching seat belts, in some cases waiting over a month.
When 2021 Tesla Model Y seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 28, 2023, latest Jul 11, 2026.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2021 Tesla Model Y
- NHTSA 24V376000May 28, 2024Seat Belts125,233 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
- NHTSA 22V045000Feb 1, 2022Seat Belts817,143 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Seat belts:front
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."
Risk: The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 21V388000May 25, 2021Seat Belts2,166 vehicles
Seat belts:critical fasteners
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.
Risk: Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace 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-21-20-002.
- NHTSA 21V389000May 25, 2021Seat Belts5,530 vehicles
Seat belts:critical fasteners
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.
Risk: An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Seat Belts complaints by Model Y model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many seat belt complaints does the 2021 Tesla Model Y have?
- NHTSA lists 27 seat belt complaints for the 2021 Model Y, which is 3% of its 1,076 total complaints for that model year.
- Is there a seat belt recall for the 2021 Tesla Model Y?
- Yes. Two recalls, 21V388000 and 21V389000, cover 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles for improperly attached second-row seat belt retractor fasteners and front shoulder belt fasteners. A third recall, 22V045000, covers a seat belt chime software issue on 2020-2022 Model Y.
- Did the seat belt problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Model Y shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- What seat belt issues do owners report most on the 2021 Model Y?
- Owners most often report rear seat belt buckles that will not latch and Front Passenger Safety Restraint System sensor faults that trigger warning messages.