2022 Tesla Model Y · symptom sheet
Seat belt or seat problems
- 37owner reports
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Feb 28, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
37 of the 855 complaints on this car describe seat belt.
Tick what matches of 37 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the buckle (15 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the seat belts cover the 2022 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
When it happens
Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.
What owners wrote
“Seatbelt mechanism stopped latching and would not buckle. This puts everyone in the car in a very unsafe situation. Only way to request help is through Tesla app but no response from their support team. My seatbelt latch mechanism is still broken.”
Filed Sep 4, 2023
“Driver seats heat up on its own. Windows go up and down on its own. Front collision sensor beeps with no cars nearby. Wipers issues. Back up camera issues.”
Filed Aug 14, 2023
“Passenger side rear seatbelt has a faulty latch. Latch will disengage spontaneously. Passenger rear seat belt disengaged. Child safety car seat tipped over. Child encountered minor injuries.”
Filed Apr 21, 2023
“I feel Tesla is building cars with non-standard parts and structural issues. 1.I bought a new car and started hearing brakes noises from 6000 miles where as previous car brakes rotors were good till 70k miles. 2.Within 9000 miles, driver side door, A pillar, B pillar, rear seats, display panel has to be either insulated or replaced. I am not sure how this effects car value or vehicle integrity going forward.”
Filed Apr 15, 2023 · 6,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 37 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 264 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 253 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 131 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 72 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 35 reports