Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V798000 Reported October 21, 2022

Seat belt buckle, anchor incorrectly reassembled

Tesla, Inc. · Seat Belts · 24,064 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V798000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB-22-20-004
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
24,064
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 21, 2022
Completion Rate
85.57

Defect Summary

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 have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.

Safety Consequence

An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Tesla service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 20, 2022. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-22-20-004.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V798000 or campaign SB-22-20-004.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V798000

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

What is recall 22V798000?

NHTSA recall 22V798000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on October 21, 2022. It addresses: Seat belt buckle, anchor incorrectly reassembled. The recall affects approximately 24,064 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V798000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-22-20-004. 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.