2023 Tesla Model 3 seat belts problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2023 Tesla Model 3 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Software updates caused failure notifications (seat restraint system) and disabled cameras/emergency brakes, happened immediately right after software updates. All hardware performed and properly functioned before the software updates. 1. First failure noticed on the begin of March 2024, component…”
filed Nov 30, 2024
“Here’s a template for writing a formal complaint to SaferCar.gov about your Tesla issue: Subject: Vehicle Safety Complaint - Tesla 2023 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to report a safety issue with my Model 3 manufactured in 2023. This issue has significantly affected the vehicle’s…”
filed Nov 19, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not…Campaign 24V376000 · May 28, 2024
Seat Belts problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Model 3 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 15 | 2% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 19 | 4% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 54 | 9% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 104 | 10% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 6 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Tesla Model 3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.