NHTSA recall 17V639000

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Campaign
Published by	NHTSA (United States)
Campaign number	17V639000
Manufacturer's number	SB-17-13-004
Manufacturer	Tesla Motors, Inc.
Reported	2017-10-12
Owners notified	2017-11-10
Component	SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Units potentially affected	4582

Remedy progress the manufacturer reported
Report	Quarterly report 6, for 2019 quarter 1
Filed with NHTSA	2019-04-30
Vehicles in the campaign	4582
Reported remedied	4191 (91%)
Reported unreachable	8
Reported removed	0

These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2019 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.

What is wrong

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

What can happen

If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

The remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla service technicians will correct the cable adjustment for the left-side, fold-flat, second row, seat recliner mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-13-004.

Notes

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

Vehicles this campaign lists
2016 TESLA MODEL X	Built 2016-10-28 to 2017-09-01.
2017 TESLA MODEL X	Built 2016-10-28 to 2017-09-01.

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SB1713005R4	2019-11-25. Service bulletin. On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but may result in customer dissatisfaction.
SB-17-13-005 R3	2019-06-10. Service bulletin. On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but may result in customer dissatisfaction.
SB1913001R1	2019-05-28. Service bulletin. On some Model X vehicles equipped with 2nd row fold-flat bench seats, the RH and/or LH seat backs might interfere with the rear door panel when the door is closed and cause NVH issues.
SB-17-13-005 R2	2019-02-19. Service bulletin. On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but may result in customer dissatisfaction.
SB-17-13-005 R1	2018-08-06. Service bulletin. On some Model S and Model X 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but may result in customer dissatisfaction.
SB-17-13-002	2017-08-16. Service bulletin. On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the connection of the hook-and-loop material that secures the seat upholstery to the seat cushion foam might weaken, causing the upholstery to gather and cause wrinkles.
SB1513003R2	2016-10-07. Service bulletin. THE 2ND ROW SEAT PITCH PIVOT BOLTS, SHOULDER PIVOT BOLTS, AND PITCH MECHANISM NUTS COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING THE 2ND ROW SEATS TO HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY OR A ROCKING MOVEMENT.
SB1513003R1	2016-10-07. Service bulletin. THE 2ND ROW SEAT PITCH PIVOT BOLTS, SHOULDER PIVOT BOLTS, AND PITCH MECHANISM NUTS COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING THE 2ND ROW SEATS TO HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY OR A ROCKING MOVEMENT.

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.