Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V249000 Reported June 14, 2013

Seat back mounting may fail

Q: What is recall 13V249000?

NHTSA recall 13V249000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on June 14, 2013. It addresses: Seat back mounting may fail. The recall affects approximately 1,228 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Tesla, Inc. · N/A · 1,228 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V249000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Tesla, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,228

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 14, 2013

Defect Summary

Tesla motors, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 model s electric vehicles manufactured may 10, 2013, through june 8, 2013. an improper method for aligning the left hand seat back striker to the bracket may have weakened the weld between the bracket and the frame of the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Corrective Action

Tesla will notify owners, and tesla service centers will inspect the left hand second row strikers. tesla will add additional mounting hardware to ensure a proper joint between the bracket and the frame, free of charge. the recall began on june 24, 2013. owners may contact tesla at 1-650-681-5000.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V249000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13V249000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V249000?

NHTSA recall 13V249000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on June 14, 2013. It addresses: Seat back mounting may fail. The recall affects approximately 1,228 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V249000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.