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VCLEFT_a372_seat2RowBackrestUnlatched

Secure second row seatback before driving

What does the VCLEFT_a372_seat2RowBackrestUnlatched alert mean?

The second row backrest sensor status does not indicate the seat is latched while an occupant is present and the vehicle is in Drive.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Secure second row seatback before driving
  • Push rearward on backrest until a click is heard

What triggers it

The vehicle drive rail is on, the occupancy sensor indicates a passenger is present, and the backrest status is unlatched while the vehicle is in Drive.

When it clears

The vehicle drive rail is off, the backrest hall sensor status is latched, or the occupancy sensor does not indicate a passenger is present while the vehicle is in Drive.

Potential impact

The second row backrest is not secured.

Affected models

Model 3 2017-2023 Model 3 2024+ Model S 2021+ Model X 2021+ Model Y Model Y 2025+

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