Tesla recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
What could happen
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2019–2021
- Tesla Model Y 2020–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V835000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 25, 2021
- Owners notified
- Dec 20, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,791
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Front; Suspension › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-21-31-003
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.nhtsa.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.