Tesla Model S Recall R/2015/233: Seatbelt May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Nov 2015
- Launched
- 2,518
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2015/233
- DVSA reference
Tesla recalled Model S vehicles built between 1 February 2014 and 19 November 2015. The driver and/or front passenger seatbelt could be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected for inspection of the seatbelt connection to the pretensioner and the anchor plates. If the condition is evident the seatbelt/s will be reassembled to ensure proper connection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver and/or front passenger seatbelt could be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner. The connection is secured by means of a bolt that fastens the steel anchor plate on the end of the seat belt to a steel anchor plate on the end of the pretensioner cable. If a collision occurs and the aforementioned condition exists there is an elevated risk of additional injury to the occupant of the seat.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEATBELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: The driver and/or front passenger seatbelt could be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner. The connection is secured by means of a bolt that fastens the steel anchor plate on the end of the seat belt to a steel anchor plate on the end of the pretensioner cable. If a collision occurs and the aforementioned condition exists there is an elevated risk of additional injury to the occupant of the seat. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for inspection of the seatbelt connection to the pretensioner and the anchor plates. If the condition is evident the seatbelt/s will be reassembled to ensure proper connection.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seatbelt may not perform correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected for inspection of the seatbelt connection to the pretensioner and the anchor plates. If the condition is evident the seatbelt/s will be reassembled to ensure proper connection.
Are You Affected?
Model S built between 1 February 2014 and 19 November 2015 may be included. Tesla estimates 2,518 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Tesla, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Tesla.
- Book with any franchised Tesla dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2015/233. See how to get a Tesla recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 26 Tesla recalls in DVSA’s data. The Tesla recall launched before it was R/2010/206 on 16 Oct 2010, for short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2017/182 on 19 Apr 2017, for parking brake may not release correctly. You can also see every Tesla recall, the Tesla Model S recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/233, launched 20 November 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.