Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 28, 2024
Tesla Model 3 (2020) Seat Belt Warning System Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes
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.
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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80057-tesla-model-3-2020-seat-belt-warning-system-recall-risk.
“Tesla Model 3 (2020) Seat Belt Warning System Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80057-tesla-model-3-2020-seat-belt-warning-system-recall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V376000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V376000).
NHTSA announced on May 28, 2024, that Tesla is recalling certain Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles due to a seat belt warning system failure. The agency stated the hazard increases injury risk during a crash.
How to tell if you have it
Tesla Model S, 2012-2024
Tesla Model X, 2015-2024
Tesla Model 3, 2017-2023
Tesla Model Y, 2020-2023
What to do
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.
The hazard
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. The warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended for an unbelted driver.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Tesla has issued 71 other recalls since March 29, 2018. Recent brand recalls include a September 1, 2026 suspension recall and a July 7, 2026 crash safety risk recall for the Model Y. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Volvo EX30 seat belt warning chime failure (March 11, 2026), the Kia Telluride seat belts recall (June 2, 2026), and the Land Rover Velar unbuckled alert failure (May 12, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
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.
Brand
Tesla
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Software
Tesla will send an over-the-air software update to fix the seat belt warning system issue.
Contact Tesla
Owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for assistance with the update.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 59 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V376000 — Tesla Model 3 (2020) Seat Belt Warning System Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes
Hello,
I own a Tesla Model 3 (2020) Seat Belt Warning System Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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