Tesla is recalling 2020 Model 3 vehicles with seat belt fasteners that may not be properly attached, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Tesla for free repairs.
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Tesla is recalling 2020 Model 3 vehicles where seat belt fasteners might not be securely attached, potentially increasing injury risk during a crash. Owners should contact Tesla for a free repair.
The seat belt fasteners might not be attached correctly, which could prevent the seat belt from working as intended during a crash. This increases the chance of injury to the driver or front passenger.
Owners of 2020 Tesla Model 3 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in the front seat are most at risk if the seat belt doesn't secure properly.
Check if your 2020 Tesla Model 3 has seat belt fasteners that may not be properly attached. The recall covers vehicles from 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y.
Tesla will inspect and repair the seat belt fasteners for free if necessary. Owners can contact Tesla online or by phone.
Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.
The seat belt fasteners may not be properly attached, which could prevent the seat belt from working as intended during a crash.
Your 2020 Tesla Model 3 is affected if it was manufactured between 2018 and 2020. The recall also covers 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles.
Tesla will inspect and repair the seat belt fasteners for free. Owners can contact Tesla online or by phone for the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V389000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 21V389000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
