2018–2021 Tesla Model 3 & Tesla Model Y Seat Belts Recall 21V389000 (Tesla SB-21-20-001)

NHTSA recall 21V389000 (Tesla recall SB-21-20-001) covers about 5,530 2018–2021 Tesla Model 3 & Tesla Model Y vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA May 25, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V389000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

5,530
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2021
model years
May 25, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Seat belts (critical fasteners)

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.

The risk

An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Jul 23, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Tesla recall number SB-21-20-001

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V389000 as SB-21-20-001. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SB-21-20-001 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Tesla Model 32018–2020All Model 3 recallsYears to avoid
Tesla Model Y2019–2021All Model Y recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 25, 2021
Owner notification
Jul 23, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Tesla, Inc.

Check your VIN for 21V389000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V389000 is open, call any Tesla dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V389000 or SB-21-20-001). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V389000?

NHTSA recall 21V389000 (Tesla recall SB-21-20-001) covers about 5,530 2018–2021 Tesla Model 3 & Tesla Model Y vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA May 25, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V389000?

NHTSA's record for 21V389000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V389000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Tesla dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V389000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 23, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Tesla recall number for 21V389000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SB-21-20-001. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SB-21-20-001) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V389000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V389000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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