TESLA MODEL 3 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V045000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL 3 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-04-01 2022-02-01 2022-02-02

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-22-00-002

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 817143

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

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."

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.