Recall 24V376 covers 125,233 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles for seat belt warning failures. Tesla's OTA update is free.
Tesla is recalling 125,233 2012-2024 Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles under recall 24V376 because the seat belt warning light and chime fail to activate as intended for an unbelted driver. That failure can leave occupants without a seat belt alert and increase injury risk in a crash; Tesla completes the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt reminder in 2012-2024 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles is controlled by vehicle software. Its job is simple: when the driver is not buckled, the car should show a seat belt warning light and sound an audible chime. That reminder helps alert the driver before the vehicle is driven unbelted.
On affected vehicles, certain seat belt reminder software logic does not activate the light and chime as intended. Tesla also identified an unplugged or disconnected sensor condition on certain Model S Plaid vehicles with sport seats. In those vehicles, the car can fail to display or sound the reminder when the driver is unbelted, which means the warning system does not meet the occupant crash protection requirement.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the missing reminder itself: an unbelted driver does not get the expected dashboard warning and chime.
Who's affected?
Spans Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y across the 2012-2024 model years, all tied to seat belt reminder software.
| 2016 Tesla Model X | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2012 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2013 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2017 Tesla Model X | seat belt |
| 2014 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2015 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2016 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2017 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2017 Tesla Model 3 | seat belt |
| 2018 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2018 Tesla Model X | seat belt |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | seat belt |
| 2019 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | seat belt |
| 2019 Tesla Model X | seat belt |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | seat belt |
| 2020 Tesla Model X | seat belt |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y | seat belt |
| 2020 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | seat belt |
| 2022 Tesla Model Y | seat belt |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | seat belt |
| 2021 Tesla Model X | seat belt |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | seat belt |
| 2022 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2022 Tesla Model X | seat belt |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | seat belt |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | seat belt |
| 2024 Tesla Model X | seat belt |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | seat belt |
| 2023 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2024 Tesla Model S | seat belt |
| 2015 Tesla Model X | seat belt |
| Units affected | 125,233 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 104 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
In recall 24V376, a failed seat belt warning system can leave an unbelted occupant without the expected alert, increasing injury risk during a crash. Before each trip, confirm every occupant is buckled instead of relying on the warning system. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2024 Tesla Model X, Model S, Model 3, or Model Y is included in this recall.
- Contact Tesla service to confirm the over-the-air software update is available for your vehicle.
- Install the over-the-air software update that restores the seat belt warning light and chime for an unbelted driver.
- Reference recall number 24V376 and Tesla recall SB-24-00-008 if you call Tesla customer service.
- Wear your seat belt every trip and confirm the warning light and chime work until the update is complete.
What happens at the repair
Tesla fixes this recall through an over the air software update, so the repair does not require a normal dealer parts replacement. Once installed, the update corrects the seat belt reminder so the warning light and audible chime activate as intended for an unbelted driver. The update is free under the recall. If you already paid for a related repair, contact Tesla customer service and ask how to submit documentation under its general reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 28, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| May 30, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 26, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 27, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 27, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V376?
Recall 24V376 covers 125,233 2012-2024 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles with a seat belt warning issue. For an unbelted driver, the warning light and audible chime fail to activate as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208.
What should I do if my 2012-2024 Tesla Model X, Model S, Model 3, or Model Y is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V376. If it is, install the Tesla over-the-air software update when it is available for your vehicle. You can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and reference recall SB-24-00-008.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners. Tesla will release the over-the-air software update free of charge for vehicles included in recall 24V376.
What is the safety risk in recall 24V376?
The risk is that the vehicle fails to alert occupants when the driver seat belt is unbuckled. A seat belt warning system that fails to activate can increase the risk of injury during a crash. The remedy is Tesla's free over-the-air software update.
When were Tesla owners notified about recall 24V376?
Tesla mailed owner notification letters on July 26, 2024. The letter directs owners to the over-the-air software update for recall 24V376 and gives Tesla's customer service number, 1-877-798-3752, for questions about the recall.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V376000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V376 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V376000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →