Seat Belts complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 has 10 NHTSA seat belts complaints and 3 seat belts-related recalls.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS | The car has message saying "Safety Restraint System issue" . There has been no event to cause this.... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | I am getting "Safety Restraint System Fault" on my car. This puts my family at risk if the safety fe... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | Tried to put on seatbelt and would not click locked. Have never had issues and nothing has changed t... |
| Jul 27, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | Safety restraints are malfunctioning |
| Jul 13, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | Got a front passenger safety restraint system fault issue that Tesla wants me to pay for repair. |
| May 3, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | I have had an Alert notification, and reading through online, it seems there might be a consistent i... |
| Mar 20, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | After receiving fault RCM_a094 I discovered that the seatbelt wiring harness had detached. When I to... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS | Many Tesla owners have received notifications about a "Front Passenger Safety Restraint System Fault... |
| Sep 18, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | seems like a common issue that keeps coming back again after repairs. this is my first seat belt err... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS | The passenger-side seatbelt system in my Tesla Model 3 (bought Dec 2020) has been malfunctioning rep... |