TESLA MODEL Y (2020) recall — Seat Belts
Tesla is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles where seat belt fasteners may not be properly attached, increasing injury risk. Owners can get free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling some 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles because seat belt fasteners might not be securely attached, which could increase injury risk during a crash. This is a safety issue that needs fixing to prevent potential harm. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80061-tesla-model-y-2020-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80061-tesla-model-y-2020-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-from · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V388000
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“Tesla Model Y (2020) Seat Belts: Risk of Injury from Improper Attachment.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80061-tesla-model-y-2020-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-from. Based on NHTSA recall #21V388000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V388000).
Why it’s dangerous
Seat belt fasteners that aren't properly attached might not hold securely during a crash, which could lead to the seat belt not functioning as intended. This increases the risk of injury to the passenger.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019-2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles are affected. Those who use the second row seat belts without proper fastener attachment are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tesla Model Y was made between 2019 and 2021. The issue involves the fasteners securing the second row seat belt retractors.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla Customer Service
Owners can reach Tesla customer service online at www.tesla.com/support/contact or by phone at 1-877-79-TESLA (1-877-798-3752).
Get Seat Belt Fasteners Inspected
Tesla will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla Service will inspect and replace 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-21-20-002.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Seat belt fasteners may not be properly attached, which could prevent the seat belt retention system from working correctly during a crash, increasing injury risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your Tesla Model Y was made between 2019 and 2021. The issue involves the fasteners securing the second row seat belt retractors.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Tesla will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary at no cost. You can contact Tesla customer service online or by phone for assistance.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V388000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 21V388000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla Service will inspect and replace 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-21-20-002. 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 #21V388000 (May 25, 2021)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.