2023 Tesla Model Y Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA lists 36 seat belt complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, 3% of its 1,163 total complaints. Two related recalls exist (23V130000 and 24V376000), and the reported issues include buckle failures and passenger restraint system faults, with a median failure mileage of 25,790.5 miles.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 36
- 3% of 1,163
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 25,791 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Rear seat belt buckles fail to click or hold, leaving the latch plate loose after insertion.
- Front passenger seat belt or restraint system triggers a 'safety restraint system fault' warning, sometimes disabling airbags.
- A rear seat belt buckle physically fractured when a technician tested it with a child seat installed, at about 3,000 miles.
- Second-row seat back bolts were not tightened securely, prompting a dedicated recall for 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles.
- Front shoulder belt anchor position sits too high for shorter drivers and passengers, cutting across the neck instead of the shoulder.
- Owners report long waits for Tesla service appointments while the affected seat belt or seat remains unusable, in one case tied to a crash with injury.
When 2023 Tesla Model Y seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 4, 2023, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2023 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.
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 NHTSA have for the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
- NHTSA lists 36 seat belt complaints for the 2023 Model Y, which is 3% of the 1,163 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a seat belt recall on the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
- Yes. Recall 23V130000 covers loose second-row seat back frame bolts on 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles, and recall 24V376000 covers a seat belt warning chime issue on 2020-2023 Model Y along with other Tesla models.
- At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2023 Model Y?
- The median mileage at failure among reported seat belt complaints is 25,790.5 miles.
- Did the 2023 Model Y seat belt issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the reported seat belt complaints, with 0 fires.