Seat Belts complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Tesla Model 3 has 16 NHTSA seat belts complaints and 3 seat belts-related recalls.
16
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
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SEAT BELTS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder ...
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SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may...
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SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | On October 25, 2025, the vehicle suddenly displayed an alert stating that the front left safety rest... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | Seatbelt pre-tension system fault (RCM_a021). Can be cleared by adjusting seats sometimes, but remai... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | There has been a consistent warning "safety restraint system fault rcm_a021". My initial investigati... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | Driver Seat belt system(Front left safety restraint system fault) Error code: RCM_a021 with this e... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | The rear driver side passenger seat belt buckle abruptly stopped latching, there is no debris in the... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS | Error message from tesla: front passenger safety restraint system fault. Potentially impaired airba... |
| Jul 25, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | The week of July 29, 2024, I received a report on my computer screen that the driver's side seat bel... |
| May 7, 2024 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS | Tesla model 3 frequently displays front passenger safety restraint system fault message. This messag... |
| May 7, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | I bought a used 2019 Tesla model 3 and just got a system warning that says “Front passenger safety r... |
| Mar 18, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | UNKNOWN The seatbelt just wouldn't latch any more. |
| Mar 1, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | After owning my new car for less than 5 years I started intermittently receiving a "Safety restraint... |
| Dec 14, 2023 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Repeat error messages of "Front safety restraint" on the screen followed by passenger window not rol... |
| May 5, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | On my 2019 Tesla Model 3, the following warning appeared:" "Front left safety restraint system fault... |
| Mar 14, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | My vehicle is giving me a warning saying "Front left safety restraint fault - Service is required". ... |
| Nov 11, 2020 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES | TOOK MY CAR FIVE TIMES FOR BRAKE/SUSPENSION CLICKING, DRIVER SEAT NOISE (BULLETIN ALREADY AVAILABLE)... |
| Sep 15, 2019 | SEAT BELTS | MY WIFE HAS A TESLA MODEL 3 CAR, PURCHASED EARLIER THIS YEAR AND HAVING ABOUT 8000 MILES ON IT. THE ... |