Tesla Model X Recall R/2017/284: Seat May Not Correctly Latch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 12 Oct 2017
- Launched
- 414
- vehicles in the UK
- SB-17-13-004
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Tesla recalled Model X vehicles built between 28 October 2016 and 1 September 2017. The left-side fold-flat second row seat may have a misadjusted cable that controls the recliner mechanisms. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check cable and adjust if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left-side fold-flat second row seat may have a misadjusted cable that controls the recliner mechanisms. Incorrect adjustment may prevent one of the recliners from fully latching.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT MAY NOT CORRECTLY LATCH Defect: The left-side fold-flat second row seat may have a misadjusted cable that controls the recliner mechanisms. Incorrect adjustment may prevent one of the recliners from fully latching. Remedy: On affected vehicles check cable and adjust if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat may not correctly latch.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check cable and adjust if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Model X built between 28 October 2016 and 1 September 2017 may be included. Tesla estimates 414 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 campaign code SB-17-13-004 or the DVSA reference R/2017/284. 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?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3, Model X, Model YLoss of rearview camera display recall | Book soon | R/2025/049 | |
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| Model XOn certain MY 2021-2023 Model X vehicles the vehicle controller that detects the sensor voltage that indicates brake fluid level may not have a sufficient threshold range at low fluid levels. A vehicle controller that does not correctly indicate low brake fluid levels to the customer | Urgent | R/2023/351 | |
| Model XA first-row seat belt was disconnected from its pretensioner anchor as part of a necessary step to perform a repair during a service visit. After the repair was completed on certain affected vehicles the first-row seat belt may not have been reconnected to its pretensioner anchor to specification | Urgent | R/2023/350 | |
| Model S, Model XWhen the emmc reaches accumulated lifetime wear the customer may experience a blank centre display | Low | R/2021/031 |
This is one of 26 Tesla recalls in DVSA’s data. The Tesla recall launched before it was R/2017/191 on 8 Jun 2017, for passenger airbag will not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2018/057 on 31 Jan 2018, for passenger airbag may not deploy as intended. You can also see every Tesla recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/284, launched 12 October 2017. 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.