Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V488000 Reported July 14, 2023

Seat belt may detach from pretensioner anchor

Q: What is recall 23V488000?

NHTSA recall 23V488000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on July 14, 2023. It addresses: Seat belt may detach from pretensioner anchor. The recall affects approximately 15,869 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 · 15,869 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

23V488000

Manufacturer Campaign

SB-23-20-004

Manufacturer

Tesla, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

15,869

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 14, 2023

Completion Rate

87.37

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 model s and model x vehicles. the front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.

Safety Consequence

A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Tesla service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 12, 2023. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-23-20-004.

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 23V488000 or campaign SB-23-20-004.
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 23V488000

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

What is recall 23V488000?

NHTSA recall 23V488000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on July 14, 2023. It addresses: Seat belt may detach from pretensioner anchor. The recall affects approximately 15,869 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 23V488000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-23-20-004. 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.