TESLA MODEL 3 (2020) recall — Seat Belts
Tesla is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles due to potential seat belt anchor assembly errors that could increase crash injury risk. Owners should contact Tesla for free seat belt inspections.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles because seat belt anchors may have been incorrectly assembled, which could increase injury risk during a crash. Owners should have their seat belts inspected by Tesla service for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80052-tesla-model-3-2020-seat-belts-recall-crash-injury-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80052-tesla-model-3-2020-seat-belts-recall-crash-injury-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V798000
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“Tesla Model 3 (2020) Seat Belts Recall: Crash Injury Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80052-tesla-model-3-2020-seat-belts-recall-crash-injury-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V798000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V798000).
Why it’s dangerous
Incorrectly assembled seat belt anchors could impair seat belt performance during a crash. This might increase the risk of injury to drivers and passengers in the second row.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2022 Tesla Model 3 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in the second row are most at risk due to potential seat belt anchor issues.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to Tesla Model 3 vehicles from 2017 to 2022. The issue involves the second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla Service
Call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free seat belt inspection.
Get Seat Belt Inspection
Tesla will inspect and reassemble seat belt anchors as needed at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service, which could impair seat belt performance in a crash.
How can I check if my car is affected?
This recall applies to Tesla Model 3 vehicles from 2017 to 2022. The issue involves the second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall was notified to owners on December 20, 2022, but Tesla service will inspect and reassemble seat belts as needed at no cost.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V798000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 22V798000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V798000 (October 21, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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