NHTSA Complaint #11656595 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11656595
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	April 21, 2025
Date Filed	April 24, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

Got an alert on the Tesla screen on 4/21/2025 indicating "Front left safety restraint system fault". Took to Tesla Svc Center and they replaced seat belt lap pretensioner, seat belt reminder vent, seat belt reminder sensor box and first row occupancy sensor. Cost $650. Alert goes away if I raise the seat and comes back if I lower the seat. I asked Tesla while scheduling an appointment whether it was a safety issue and they said "Yes". Vehicle has only 43,500 miles on it.

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