Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V130000 Reported February 27, 2023

Second-row seat frame may be improperly secured

Q: What is recall 23V130000?

NHTSA recall 23V130000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on February 27, 2023. It addresses: Second-row seat frame may be improperly secured. The recall affects approximately 3,470 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts 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. · Seat Belts · 3,470 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

23V130000

Manufacturer Campaign

SB-23-13-001

Manufacturer

Tesla, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

3,470

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 27, 2023

Completion Rate

79.05

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 model y vehicles. the bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.

Safety Consequence

A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Tesla service centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 25, 2023. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-23-13-001.

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 23V130000 or campaign SB-23-13-001.
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 23V130000

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

What is recall 23V130000?

NHTSA recall 23V130000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on February 27, 2023. It addresses: Second-row seat frame may be improperly secured. The recall affects approximately 3,470 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 23V130000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-23-13-001. 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.