Recall 22V045000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 22V045000. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 817,143 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Defect Summary
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."
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other TESLA, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent TESLA, INC. Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V735000 | Oct 27, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TESLA | 6,197 |
| 25V699000 | Oct 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | TESLA | 63,619 |
| 25V690000 | Oct 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS | TESLA | 12,963 |
| 25V658000 | Oct 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | TESLA | 260 |
| 25V490000 | Jul 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | TESLA | 6 |
| 25V410000 | Jun 18, 2025 | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | TESLA | 48 |
| 25V359000 | May 29, 2025 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | TESLA | 172 |
| 25V172000 | Mar 19, 2025 | AIR BAGS | TESLA | 91 |
| 25V170000 | Mar 18, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | TESLA | 46,096 |
| 25V092000 | Feb 14, 2025 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | TESLA | 376,241 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 22V045000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2184325 | Mar 9, 2026 | 2021 TESLA MODEL S | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V045000 (ELECTRICAL… |
| 2184326 | Mar 9, 2026 | 2021 TESLA MODEL S | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V045000 (ELECTRICAL… |
| 1800925 | Jan 21, 2022 | 2022 TESLA MODEL S | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while pulling out of the garage without the seat belt securely… |
| 1800926 | Jan 21, 2022 | 2022 TESLA MODEL S | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while pulling out of the garage without the seat belt securely… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.