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2021 Tesla Model Y Recalls

NHTSA safety recall results (23)

Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Seat belts: Critical fasteners

Recall date
2021-05-24
Recall no.
21V388000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.

Recall consequence
Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall action
Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002.

Seat belts

Recall date
2021-05-24
Recall no.
21V389000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.

Recall consequence
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall action
Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper

Recall date
2021-05-24
Recall no.
21V387000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.

Recall consequence
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall action
Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.