2023 Tesla Model Y seat belts problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2023 Tesla Model Y — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I lease a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The rear passenger side seat belt/buckle assembly had previously experienced issues involving unexpected disengagement/unlatching. The vehicle was previously brought to Tesla for service regarding the restraint system/rear passenger buckle area and Tesla represented…”
filed May 12, 2026
“Vehicle: 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range Complaint: I am reporting a serious safety issue involving a vehicle sold by Tim Dahle Nissan Murray in Murray, Utah. Approximately three weeks ago, I purchased a 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range from this dealership. After purchase, I discovered that the rear…”
filed Apr 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not…Campaign 24V376000 · May 28, 2024
- Bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightenedCampaign 23V130000 · Feb 27, 2023
Seat Belts problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 7 | 2% |
| 2025 Model Y | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 Model Y | 6 | 2% |
| 2022 Model Y | 24 | 3% |
| 2021 Model Y | 27 | 3% |
| 2020 Model Y | 12 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Tesla Model Y
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.