2017–2022 Tesla Model 3: Rear seat belt may not restrain properly (service reassembly recall)
Likely causes, ranked
- Incorrect reassembly of rear belt buckle/anchor after service$0–$0Shop
Real-owner fix counts will appear here as reports come in.
DIY or shop: See DIY or shop section
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Symptom: There may be no warning until a crash. Any rear belt that feels loose at the buckle or anchor needs an inspection.
Likely causes
- Incorrect reassembly of rear belt buckle/anchor after service. Tesla inspects and reassembles the anchors.
DIY or shop?
Dealer. Recall repairs are free.
Useful steps
- Check your VIN for 22V798.
- Have rear passengers use a verified belt only after Tesla confirms the anchors.
Vehicle focus: 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3.
Safety / mechanic note
Seat belts are a primary crash restraint. Verify with Tesla Service.
Recalls & service bulletins
Recalls
- 22V798000 2017–2022 Model 3: the second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service. Tesla inspects and reassembles the anchors as needed. Details
NHTSA complaints: 936 keyword-matched complaints for Tesla MODEL 3 2017–2022 (of 3,553 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-16).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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