2023 Tesla Model Y Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,790miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the seat belts of the 2023 Tesla Model Y, 3% of the 1,194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,790 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear passenger seat buckle not working. We have always had a car seat that was tethered at this seat and have not had to use the seat buckle until yesterday when we decided to reconfigure to high back booster configuration and tried to use the seat belt to buckle the kid in.”
NHTSA complaint #11699670, filed 2025-11“My vehicle is less than a year old and still under warranty. The dashboard display is showing the following error message: “front passenger safety restraint system fault”. Tesla informed me that the occupant classification safety system filter module has failed and must be replaced. Tesla has agreed to fix the component under warranty, but they informed me they could not schedule a repair until October 31. …”
NHTSA complaint #11611288, filed 2024-08“Rear passenger side seatbelt stopped working. It clicks when it is inserted and immediately becomes loose. It does not hold up and creates a serious safety issue. I have seen many people reported this issue online in Model Y Teslas. Nearest appointment Tesla provides is 2 weeks away and the seat cannot be used due to non working seat belt. I have never seen a seal belt malfunctioning in my entire life. It has happened many Tesla owners and these seat belts are not safe.”
NHTSA complaint #11619715, filed 2024-10“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? >>> The passenger detection hardware underneath the front passenger seat had faulty wiring. The repaired hardware completed by Tesla this week is available for inspection upon request. I did take amateur photos of my seat hardware before-and-after repair. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? >>> MY PASSENGER'S AIRBAG COULD RANDOMLY FAIL IN THE MIDDLE OF A DRIVE. …”
NHTSA complaint #11590663, filed 2024-05“Received a sign on my car 4 times- front right safety restraint system fault All 4 times I have taken my car to get serviced for them to fix it but still sign returned 4 times total.”
NHTSA complaint #11626116, filed 2024-11Related 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 Y 2020–2023, Model S 2012–2024, Model X 2015–2024 +1 more
- 23V130000Feb 27, 2023Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.Covers: Tesla Model Y 2022–2023
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Tesla Model Y
481 complaintsSteering
219 complaintsVehicle speed control
168 complaintsOther or unknown
165 complaintsBrakes
155 complaintsSuspension
137 complaintsElectrical system
126 complaintsLane departure
84 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
64 complaintsWheels
52 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
43 complaintsAir bags
41 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Tesla Model Y
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.
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