2020–2022 Tesla Model Y: Loose seat belt anchor or no unbuckled-belt chime (seat belt recalls)
Likely causes, ranked
- Second-row seat belt retractor fasteners not properly attached$0–$0Shop
- Front shoulder belt fasteners at the B-pillar not properly attached$0–$0Shop
- Seat belt reminder chime software$0–$0Shop
Real-owner fix counts will appear here as reports come in.
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Parts to check
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- Second-row seat belt retractor fasteners not properly attached on Amazon
- Front shoulder belt fasteners at the B-pillar not properly attached on Amazon
- Seat belt reminder chime software on Amazon
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Symptom: A belt that feels loose at its anchor, or no warning chime when the driver starts off unbuckled. The fastener problems may show no sign at all.
Likely causes
- Loose belt fasteners. Two recalls cover fasteners at the second-row retractors and the front B-pillar anchors that may not have been attached properly.
- Missing chime. A software recall restored the unbuckled-driver chime.
DIY or shop?
Tesla Service. Recall repairs are free.
Useful steps
- Check your VIN for 21V388, 21V389 and 22V045.
- Book service if any belt anchor feels loose.
Vehicle focus: 2020–2022 Tesla Model Y.
Safety / mechanic note
Seat belts are critical safety equipment. Verify with Tesla Service that all recalls are done.
Recalls & service bulletins
Recalls
- 21V388000 2019–2021 Model Y: one or both fasteners holding the second-row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached. Tesla inspects them and replaces the fasteners if needed. Details
- 21V389000 2019–2021 Model Y and 2018–2020 Model 3: one or both fasteners holding the front shoulder belts to the B-pillars may not be properly attached. Tesla inspects and repairs them if needed. Details
- 22V045000 2020–2022 Model Y and other Teslas: the chime may not sound when the car starts and the driver isn't buckled. Tesla fixed it with an over-the-air update. Details
NHTSA complaints: 88 keyword-matched complaints (of 2,237 unique complaints filed under NHTSA model names MODEL Y, MODEL Y 5-SEAT, MODEL Y 5-SEAT, MODEL Y 7-SEAT, 2020–2022; NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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