Seat Belts complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 has 8 NHTSA seat belts complaints and 2 seat belts-related recalls.
8
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 25, 2026
22V798000
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | The driver-side seat belt buckle/receptacle failed during normal use. There was no collision, impact... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | - The rear middle seatbelt became locked and will not unwind or extend. The seatbelt remained stuck ... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The driver’s side belt makes a “click” sound when latch is inserted into the locking component but a... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | Driver belt latch failed while driving |
| Aug 1, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | Rear left seatbelt randomly stopped latching properly. Seat belt buckle goes into the latch but does... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while a family member was attempting ... |
| Sep 22, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | The rear middle seatbelt has permanently locked and is unusable. It occurred after having the rear s... |
| Jun 3, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | When trying to seat belt on, under normal conditions, seat belt fails to engage. The belt is stuck i... |