2022 Tesla Model X Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2022 Tesla Model X, 5% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 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.
“I ordered a new Tesla X on 01/10/2021 and I just received it on 06/03/2022. I can’t believe that the car passed quality inspection (I found that the passenger falcon door can’t close unless I override the door to close from the driver seat and non of the closing bottoms works in addition to safety seat built is not even attached to it seat!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11467584, filed 2022-06“I was a passenger in the vehicle. The car was moving forward at 10-15 mph and the auto braking system was activated appropriately when a large truck parked on the side of the street driver's door opened unexpectedly and was in the path of our vehicle. With the sudden deceleration, my upper body flung forward and the force of my weight caused the seat belt anchor on the lower seat to detach completely.”
NHTSA complaint #11471239, filed 2022-06“Car is displaying a warning reading “Rear right safety restraint system fault. Service is required.” Same for the left side. I took the vehicle for service and was told that this is a “Known Characteristic of Current Firmware”. Tesla sent me a message stating that “all the hardware components are OK and the alert is caused by a firmware bug at the moment which will be resolved in a future update”. They did not provide any estimates of when this update will be available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11459186, filed 2022-04“Trying to secure a backless child safety booster seat which has latch tether devices. The Tesla model X 2022 3rd row does not have the latch tether bars. I believe the brand of seat is GoFit Chicco. My 7 year old granddaughter was only restrained with the shoulder lap belt. During a forced rapid deceleration emergency stop she was choked by the seatbelt when the booster seat slid off the seat during rapid deceleration. She was not injured other than a red mark, sorry no photos, and was significantly traumatized from the incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11484970, filed 2022-09“The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side rear passenger’s seat belt failed to release the child occupying the seat. The contact stated that after five minutes the seat belt was released. The contact then stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, with the front passenger and the driver’s side rear seats occupied, the restraint system fault for each passenger was displayed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11590563, filed 2024-05, 2,000 milesRelated 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 X 2015–2024, Model S 2012–2024, 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 X 2021–2023, Model S 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 X 2021–2022, Model 3 2017–2022, Model Y 2020–2022 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Tesla Model X
44 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsForward collision avoidance
21 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsLane departure
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Tesla Model X
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