2023 Tesla Model Y · symptom sheet
Seat belt or seat problems
- 44owner reports
- 14,500median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Aug 31, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
44 of the 1,145 complaints on this car describe seat belt.
Tick what matches of 44 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the buckle (17 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the seat belts cover the 2023 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
“2nd Seat belt does not latch and cannot be secured. This poses a serious safety risk while driving.”
Filed Aug 17, 2025
“The panel covering the driver seatbelt popped open & now the seatbelt position cannot be adjusted correctly. It appears as if the track holding the seat belt behind the panel is loose /rattling and the seatbelt system may need to be tightened down. I immediately contacted the dealer/manufacturer & Tesla wants 17 days to simply look at the issue.”
Filed Apr 11, 2025
“Received a sign on my car 4 times- front right safety restraint system fault All 4 times I have taken my car to get serviced for them to fix it but still sign returned 4 times total.”
Filed Nov 19, 2024
“Rear middle safety belt fails to latch. There is no debris or anything else that would be reasonably considered to make it fail.”
Filed Nov 2, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 44 reports involved a crash and 6 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 257 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 228 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 152 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 122 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 101 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 76 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 56 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 41 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 38 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 26 reports