Model 3 rear seatbelts pushed down

[Cody_Lawson]

Hello all!

First time posting here! I just took delivery of my Model 3 yesterday! Delivery wasn’t great as the car was located outside in the poring rain. We had to quickly look over the car for any major issues and get back inside. I didn’t notice the seat belt issues until getting home.

The rear seats belts are pushed down into the seat, and it appears the holes where they come up from are not stitched correctly. The middle latch won’t lay in the slot for when you are laying the seats down. I did manage to remove the seat and get them somewhat aligned but still doesn’t look right. Clicking the seatbelt in is pinching the leather around it. I’ve done my best to resolve the issue but thinking I should call the service center and get this addressed.

Attached are pictures before and after my fix. Might not be in the right order of the upload just a heads up.

Anyone else have this similar issue?

Thanks everyone!

 

[Burrito]

Mine were the same. I just pulled them out and seems to be fine. My kids used to buckle themselves though in my old (wider) car. Now the car seats and seatbelts force me to do it. Annoying.

 

[Cody_Lawson]

Mine were the same. I just pulled them out and seems to be fine. My kids used to buckle themselves though in my old (wider) car. Now the car seats and seatbelts force me to do it. Annoying.

Does your middle seatbelt latch fit in the slot for when laying the seats down?

 

[Manitoba Keith]

Should that seat belt latch come further out of the seat? Mine doesn't and it is a PITA to get it latched or unlatched.
Any fixes other than getting a fat boy extension to leave latched on all the time?

 

[Nocturnal]

Mine were the same. I just pulled them out and seems to be fine. My kids used to buckle themselves though in my old (wider) car. Now the car seats and seatbelts force me to do it. Annoying.

They are tricky. I picked up extenders and that solved the problem. Kids can do it fine now.

 

[TXPerfGuy]

Which extenders did you buy? I bought some on amazon and they wouldn’t clip in

 

[Manitoba Keith]

They are tricky. I picked up extenders and that solved the problem. Kids can do it fine now.

Which extenders did you buy? A link would be great. Thanks

 

[kirbo20]

These work.

Tesla Model 3 Seat Belt Extender

 

[Manitoba Keith]

Thanks

 

[kirbo20]

Thanks

You are welcome.

 

[afty]

These work.

Tesla Model 3 Seat Belt Extender

The disclaimer on that extender is pretty scary: “Adults and children who can use the existing seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use, including with child restraints, could result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accident.”

 

[Burrito]

Probably a “cover your ass” kinda disclaimer. I just bought 2 since my kids are ALWAYS arguing about the seatbelts. I’ll post pics when they arrive. Went with rigid 3” ones.

 

[kirbo20]

The disclaimer on that extender is pretty scary: “Adults and children who can use the existing seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use, including with child restraints, could result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accident.”

Now I am second guessing my order. A coworker of mine ordered these so I thought I’d give them a try. Probably a good idea to not go against the recommendation of the company so I will be returning mine. I didn’t see this when I ordered.

 

[Nocturnal]

Which extenders did you buy? A link would be great. Thanks

Tesla Model 3 Seat Belt Extender

I have the 3" rigid version.

 

[FB49]

These work.

Tesla Model 3 Seat Belt Extender

These are the 3" rigid version I bought and they work perfectly.

 

[M_D129]

I know there’s no shortage of info on the internet, but before using these, check out this article.

Her son suffered devastating brain damage in a car crash. This mom blames Ford.

Take this for what it’s worth, and I would check with Tesla, before using anything like this.

I have a baby girl, and the LATCH is a bit of a pain, but I find the LATCH to be well marked, and quite accessible. I’m currently indenting my seats quite a bit to make it snug, but I’d rather have to replace the seat in the future vs that which isn’t replaceable. The little.