2022 Tesla Model S Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 2022 Tesla Model S, 4% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 400 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The front right door top hinge bolts fell out. Believe the bottom one is broke off. Also have vehicle has a seat belt warning alarm indicated. There is a vehicle appointment scheduled for the Thursday August 14, 2025. Did not notice any warning signs. The door separated in the parking lot of a food establishment.”
NHTSA complaint #11679777, filed 2025-08“The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while pulling out of the garage without the seat belt securely fastened, the audible seat belt reminder failed to engage. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a Tesla service center twice, where it was diagnosed that the software needed to be updated; however, the service center advised the contact that they were unable to update the software on his vehicle for unknown reasons. Additionally, a Tesla mobile technician came to the contact's residence to repair the failure but was unable to update the software. …”
NHTSA complaint #11456312, filed 2022-03, 400 miles“I am getting an error of the Tesla Front Passenger Restraint System Fault. This is a known issue among Tesla owners and Tesla wants to charge for repair/replacement when this is a design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #11769232, filed 2026-10“The drivers seatbelt unlatches by itself, without pressing the release button. Effectively, the drivers side seatbelt is unusable. Tesla has repeatedly refused to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11543842, filed 2023-09Related recalls
- 24V376000May 28, 2024Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted…Covers: Tesla Model S 2012–2024, Model X 2015–2024, Model 3 2017–2023 +1 more
- 23V488000Jul 14, 2023Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner…Covers: Tesla Model S 2021–2023, Model X 2021–2023
- 22V045000Feb 1, 2022Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate…Covers: Tesla Model S 2021–2022, Model 3 2017–2022, Model Y 2020–2022 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Tesla Model S
34 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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