2022 Tesla Model Y Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA lists 24 seat belt complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y, 3% of that year's 863 total complaints. Owners reported a median failure mileage of 3,500 miles, one injury, and three related recalls covering seat belt chime and second-row seat back bolts.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 24
- 3% of 863
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 3,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Rear seat belt latches or buckles fail to click and lock the belt in place, sometimes with a broken spring mechanism inside the latch.
- Rear passenger or middle seat belt buckles spontaneously disengage while a child safety seat or booster is attached, in one case causing a car seat to tip.
- Second-row seats fail to latch properly, triggering repeated dashboard warning alerts and requiring extended service center visits.
- Front passenger safety restraint system fault warnings appear on the dashboard when a passenger sits in the seat.
- Seat belts sit improperly against the door or seat frame during installation, unrelated to the seat belt recall for audible chime warnings.
When 2022 Tesla Model Y seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 13, 2022, latest Dec 10, 2025.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2022 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 23V130000Feb 27, 2023Seat Belts3,470 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.
Risk: A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-13-001.
- 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.
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 2022 Tesla Model Y have?
- NHTSA lists 24 seat belt complaints for the 2022 Model Y, which is 3% of the 863 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a seat belt recall for the 2022 Tesla Model Y?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 24V376000 for a seat belt warning chime issue, campaign 23V130000 for loose second-row seat back bolts on 2022-2023 Model Y, and campaign 22V045000 for an audible chime that may not activate.
- At what mileage do seat belt problems usually appear on the 2022 Model Y?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 3,500 miles among reported seat belt complaints.
- Have seat belt failures caused crashes or injuries in the 2022 Model Y?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to seat belt complaints for this model year, but 1 injury was reported.