161 of the 3,749 complaints about the Tesla Model Y (4.3%) concern Airbags & seat belts, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 1.1× the Airbags & seat belts share across all tracked vehicles.
161Complaints · Airbags & seat belts
4.3%Share of complaints
1.12×vs. all vehicles
29Last 12 months
24.2%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Airbags & seat belts complaints peak with the 2023 model (56, 5% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (4). 29 Airbags & seat belts complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 45 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
Owners most often describe: “seat”, “passenger”, “belt”, “safety restraint” and “restraint system”. 39 of these reports (24.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 29 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V376000 (2024-05-28, model years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023).
At I-66 East and 495 Exit in Fairfax/Vienna, another car hit my Tesla car from the side at around 40-50 MPH. My car driver side had a heavy impact - Door scratched badly, rear window broke, rear tail lamp broke, rear tire got damaged, components on top of the…
The contact owned a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact experienced a medical emergency and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed as needed.
Description of Safety Incident:The front passenger safety restraint system failed, displaying the warning alert: "Seats - Front passenger safety restraint system fault / Service is required." This alert disables or suppresses the front passenger airbag and…
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-08-05 · ODI 11755028
Recurring front passenger safety restraint system fault causing incorrect occupant detection for airbag deployment. Failed and was ‘repaired’ 3 times since 2024, including 2 consecutive failed repairs of the same part within the last 3 months.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-07-11 · ODI 11749701
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and making a right turn into an alley with another vehicle approaching, the contact stopped to reverse; however, while using the tap feature, the vehicle unintendedly…
We were trying to drive home and the middle seat belt, where my youngest child was sitting, would not latch. it would 'click' in, but if you pulled on it, it would pop out.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-06-12 · ODI 11743750
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Tesla, 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 driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002.
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.
How common are Airbags & seat belts problems on the Tesla Model Y?
161 of the 3,749 complaints about the Tesla Model Y (4.3%) concern Airbags & seat belts, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 1.1× the Airbags & seat belts share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Tesla Model Y model years have the most Airbags & seat belts complaints?
By model year, Airbags & seat belts complaints peak with the 2023 model (56, 5% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (4).
Is there a recall for Tesla Model Y Airbags & seat belts problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V376000 (2024-05-28, model years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023).