Tesla Model 3, Model Y (2019-2021): Suspension
Recall 21V835000 · Oct 25, 2021 · Tesla, Inc.
2,791
vehicles affected
2,791
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V835000
- Date
- Oct 25, 2021
- Maker
- Tesla, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,791
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Critical fasteners; Suspension > Front
- Model years
- 2019-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V835000?
2 models: Tesla Model 3 (2019-2021), Tesla Model Y (2020-2021), about 2,791 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V835000?
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.
What can happen?
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.