TESLA 2017 TESLA MODEL 3 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 TESLA MODEL 3
Brand
TESLA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 TESLA MODEL 3 vehicles due to seat belts:front issues. The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026