Tesla Model 3: Suspension — critical fasteners

Affects Tesla Model 3 · 2018–2019 — about 422 vehicles.

The hazard

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 May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational