2022 Tesla Model X Rear Seat Recall (22V264)

Recall 22V264 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Tesla Model X in recall 22V264?

A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat.

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle. A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Is it safe to drive a 2022 Model X with recall 22V264?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: The second-row seat may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: The second-row seat may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the mid and rear assembly.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V264?

Recall 22V264 covers 1 vehicles: 2022 Tesla Model X.

NHTSA lists 1 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Model X rear seat recall?

Yes. Tesla will replace the vehicle, free of charge.

Tesla will replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall was completed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

When was recall 22V264 announced?

Tesla, Inc. reported recall 22V264 to NHTSA on April 18, 2022.

This recall was filed 54 months ago. If your Model X was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Model X is part of recall 22V264?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V264 is open on your Model X, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V264000 is open on your Model X, it will be listed there. You can also ask any Tesla dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Model X owners do about recall 22V264?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V264000 applies to your Model X.
2. Call a Tesla dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any mid and rear assembly symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Model X owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 22V264 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 127 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Tesla Model X: 127 complaints in total, 4 about the body, doors and seats

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

Was driving on the freeway and drivers seat started moving backwards. Feet slipped off the pedal. Turns out the seat adjust button behind the 2nd row seat controls also moves the drivers seat. NOTHING should move the drivers seat WHILE DRIVING except driver himself.

2022 Tesla Model X owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11479442, filed August 15, 2022

Trying to secure a backless child safety booster seat which has latch tether devices. The Tesla model X 2022 3rd row does not have the latch tether bars. I believe the brand of seat is GoFit Chicco. My 7 year old granddaughter was only restrained with the shoulder lap belt.

2022 Tesla Model X owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11484970, filed September 17, 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that the car seat sensor was not functioning properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the vehicle failed to detect aftermarket car seats. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.

2022 Tesla Model X owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11504909, filed February 1, 2023

Can recall 22V264 make my Model X a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 22V264000 does not automatically make your Model X a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Body and latch defects on the 2022 Tesla Model X may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Tesla Model X has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Model X went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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