Tesla recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
What could happen
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2019–2021
- Tesla Model Y 2020–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V387000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 25, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 23, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,974
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Critical fasteners; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-21-33-002
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tesla recall: Exterior lighting Aug 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Jul 7, 2026
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Oct 10, 2025
- Tesla recall: Seats Jun 18, 2025
- Tesla recall: Steering Feb 14, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.