Update Vehicle Firmware to Enable Seat Belt Reminder Signal

Tesla has voluntarily issued a recall on certain model year (MY) 2012 – 2024 Model S, MY 2015 – 2024 Model X, MY 2017 – 2023 Model 3 and MY 2020 – 2023 Model Y vehicles that are or were operating with certain seat belt reminder software logic. On affected vehicles, an open trace in the driver seat occupancy switch may result in a loss of the audible and visual seat belt reminder signals when the driver’s seat belt is not fastened after the vehicle ignition is moved to the “on” or “start” position.

At no cost to customers, affected vehicles will receive an over-the-air (OTA) software remedy, which is expected to begin deploying to affected vehicles in June 2024. The software remedy will remove dependency on the driver seat occupancy switch from the software logic and only rely on driver seat belt buckle and ignition status to activate the seat belt reminder signals.

Is my car affected by this recall?

All owners can check if their VIN is affected by using the Tesla VIN Recall Search tool. If the vehicle is operating with software version 2024.20.3 or newer, no further action is necessary. If the vehicle is operating with a software version earlier than 2024.20.3, update the software to version 2024.20.3 or newer.

You can confirm your vehicle’s software version by tapping ‘Controls’ > ‘Software’ on your touchscreen or at the bottom of your vehicle’s home screen in the Tesla mobile app.

What is this issue?

A vehicle that does not alert the driver to an unfastened seat belt after the vehicle ignition is moved to the “on” or “start” position may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Is my car safe to drive?

A vehicle that does not alert the driver to an unfastened seat belt after the vehicle ignition is moved to the “on” or “start” position does not comply with Directive 2001/95/EC on General Product Safety or The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (GPSR), which may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Do I need to make a service appointment for this recall?

No. This recall is addressed by updating the vehicle software, which will be rolled out OTA once it is available, and does not require the customer to schedule a service appointment.

What if my software update fails to download or install?

Software updates may fail for a number of reasons. If you are having issues updating your vehicle software, refer to the Software Updates support page. If the issue persists, schedule a service appointment.