NHTSA Complaint #11680461 — 2020 TESLA MODEL 3

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11680461
Vehicle	2020 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	August 8, 2025
Date Filed	August 13, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

I am getting "Safety Restraint System Fault" on my car. This puts my family at risk if the safety features are faulty. When I contacted Tesla, they want me to drive 41(!) miles away and charge me almost $500.

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