Tesla is recalling 2020 Model 3 vehicles with seat belt warning system failures that may not alert occupants during crashes, risking injury. Owners must update software via over-the-air update to fix the issue.
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla is recalling 2020 Model 3 vehicles that have a seat belt warning system which may not alert occupants if they're unbelted during a crash. This could increase injury risk in crashes, so the software update is critical for safety.
The seat belt warning system may not activate when an unbelted driver is present. This means occupants could be at higher risk of injury during a crash because the vehicle doesn't alert them to the unbelted condition.
Owners of 2020 Tesla Model 3 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers who are not properly belted during crashes may face increased injury risk.
This recall applies to 2020 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The issue was first reported in July 2024, and owners received notification letters by July 26, 2024.
Tesla will send an over-the-air software update to fix the seat belt warning system issue.
Owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for assistance with the update.
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
The seat belt warning system may not activate when an unbelted driver is present, increasing injury risk during crashes.
This recall applies to 2020 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. Owners received notification letters by July 26, 2024.
The recall does not specify a deadline for the software update; owners can update at their convenience.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V376000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 24V376000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008. 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.
