The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V912000·Announced 2021-11-21

Tesla Recalls 2020-2022 Model Y Vehicles for Suspension Fracture Risk

Tesla is recalling 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles because front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, potentially causing suspension links to separate and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension knuckle fracture) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles due to a defect in the suspension system. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, which can cause the suspension links to separate.

If the suspension links separate, vehicle stability and control can be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. This defect affects the structural integrity of the vehicle's suspension components.

Owners of affected vehicles will receive notification letters from Tesla, which were mailed on January 18, 2022. Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge. Owners may also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL Y
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension System
Hazard
Affected units
826

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MODEL Y

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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