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2020 Tesla Model S Seat belts Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
4%of 80 total for the year
Median mileage
1,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2020 Tesla Model S, 4% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,250 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On sunday oct 11 at 4:15 pm, after a 1 hour ride, I had a 3rd unintended acceleration incident parking my Tesla in my garage. I drove my Tesla 4 times since having our last 2 unintended acceleration incidents on august 18. I had left my seatbelt connected for our last 4 rides and had no problems parking the car in the garage even when hot. This time I disconnected my seatbelt before parking on the two parking mats in the garage. My wife gave me the 'full sign' when both tires were against the 3 mat risers which meant my front bumper was 19 from the workbench. …”

NHTSA complaint #11366272, filed 2020-10, 1,250 miles

“The vehicle has been taken to Tesla multiple times due to ongoing controllability and safety concerns. The Autopilot system will occasionally brake unexpectedly at green lights or when another vehicle is passing on the right side. The vehicle has also experienced repeated drivetrain issues, including the half shafts failing at least four times within a short period. During acceleration, the vehicle can be difficult to control at times, and the wheels exhibit noticeable vibration. …”

NHTSA complaint #11736972, filed 2026-05

“Component and explanation - The right front passenger seat belt locks the passenger into place as if the seatbelt had been activated in a crash. That is, it no longer moves freely as it is supposed to under normal operation, rather, it locks and clicks to tighten. Passengers remove the seatbelt several times during each trip so that they are not being restrained so aggressively. Safety Risk - Passengers either will not ride in my car or refuse to wear their seatbelt because of the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11440983, filed 2021-11

Related recalls

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202413%
202311%
202264%
202184%
202034%
201912%
201610%
201530%
201421%
201331%

Other parts of the 2020 Tesla Model S

Forward collision avoidance
23 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Tesla Model S

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology