Vehicle recall R/2017/284

Tesla Model X recall: Seat may not correctly latch

DVSA recall R/2017/284 names the Tesla Model X. It was launched 12 October 2017. It covers vehicles built 28 October 2016 to 1 September 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/284
Launched: 12 October 2017
Issued by: TESLA
Manufacturer reference: SB-17-13-004
Vehicles: 414 across the lines below

What can go 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.

The fix

On affected vehicles check cable and adjust if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Tesla Model X	28 October 2016 to 1 September 2017	414

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/191 Passenger airbag will not deploy 8 June 2017, Tesla Model X
R/2017/182 Parking brake may not release correctly 19 April 2017, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X
R/2021/031 WHEN THE eMMC REACHES ACCUMULATED LIFETIME WEAR THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A BLANK CENTRE DISPLAY 1 February 2021, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X
R/2023/351 On 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 15 December 2023, Tesla Model X
R/2023/350 A 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. 15 December 2023, Tesla Model X
R/2025/075 Update Vehicle Firmware To Restore Post-Crash eCall Functionality 7 March 2025, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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