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2017 TESLA MODEL 3 Recalled by Tesla, Inc. — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Date: January 2, 2022
Company: Tesla, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.

Affected Products

2017 TESLA MODEL 3. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Why Was This Recalled?

The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Tesla, Inc.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report