Tesla 2022 Model X Recall: Second-Row Seat Safety Risk
Tesla is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle due to a second-row seat that may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners must return the vehicle for free replacement.
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The second-row seat may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle because a second-row seat reinforcement bracket was not installed, which could increase injury risk during a crash. Affected owners must return the vehicle for free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81104-tesla-2022-model-x-recall-second-row-seat-safety-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81104-tesla-2022-model-x-recall-second-row-seat-safety-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V264000
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“Tesla 2022 Model X Recall: Second-Row Seat Safety Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81104-tesla-2022-model-x-recall-second-row-seat-safety-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V264000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V264000).
Why it’s dangerous
The second-row seat lacks a critical reinforcement bracket that is required by safety standards. This means the seat may not hold occupants securely during a crash, potentially increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of the recalled 2022 Tesla Model X vehicle are affected. The risk is highest for occupants in the second row during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall affects one 2022 Tesla Model X vehicle. The issue was identified in April 2022, and owners should check if they have the vehicle.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Vehicle
The vehicle must be returned for free replacement as part of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla will replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall was completed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V264000 — Tesla 2022 Model X Recall: Second-Row Seat Safety Risk Hello, I own a Tesla 2022 Model X Recall: Second-Row Seat Safety Risk that is covered by recall 22V264000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla will replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall was completed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. 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 #22V264000 (April 18, 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.
- 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.