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Tesla recall SB-23-13-001

Tesla calls it SB-23-13-001. NHTSA filed it as campaign 23V130000 on Feb 27, 2023: seats on the 2022–2023 Tesla Model Y, 3,470 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
23V1300002022–2023 Tesla Model YSeatsFeb 27, 20233,470high
Problem Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened. Risk A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Fix Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-13-001.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 23V130000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. SB-23-13-001 is the number Tesla assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 23V130000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is SB-23-13-001 the same recall as 23V130000?

Yes. SB-23-13-001 is Tesla’s own number for it; 23V130000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does SB-23-13-001 cover?

2022–2023 Tesla Model Y, 3,470 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the SB-23-13-001 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.