Tesla Recall 21V387000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Critical Fasteners

NHTSA recall 21V387000 · announced May 25, 2021 · filed by Tesla, Inc. · 5,974 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Tesla Model 3
• 2020 Tesla Model 3
• 2021 Tesla Model 3
• 2020 Tesla Model Y
• 2021 Tesla Model Y

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.