Tesla Recall 21V835000: Suspension, Front

NHTSA recall 21V835000 · announced October 25, 2021 · filed by Tesla, Inc. · 2,791 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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.nhtsa.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.