Tesla is recalling over 125,000 vehicles due to an issue with the seat belt warning system. As it stands, the system could increase injury risk in a crash. This Tesla recall affects specific Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles produced between 2012 and 2024. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that the seat belt reminders in these cars sometimes fail to activate as required. As such, it violates federal safety standards.

Tesla identified 104 warranty claims that might be linked to this issue. However, no related accidents or injuries have been reported. To address the problem, Tesla plans to release a free over-the-air software update in June. This update will ensure the seat belt reminders rely solely on the seat belt buckle and ignition status rather than the driver seat occupancy switch.

This recall follows other recent Tesla recalls. Last month, Tesla recalled nearly 3,900 2024 Cybertrucks. This was due to a potentially stuck gas pedal, which could lead to unintended acceleration.

In February, the NHTSA recalled almost 2.2 million Teslas in the U.S. because some instrument panel warning lights were too small.

The agency also upgraded an investigation into Tesla’s steering problems to an engineering analysis, indicating a potential recall.

Additionally, in April, the NHTSA began investigating whether a previous recall of Tesla’s Autopilot system was sufficient to ensure drivers stay attentive.

This most recent Tesla recall is explained under NHTSA campaign number 24V376000. According to the bulletin, affected owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s reference ID for the recall is SB-24-00-008.

Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to the website, www.nhtsa.gov.