The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V235000·Announced 2023-03-31

Tesla Recalls 2018-2019 Model 3 Vehicles for Suspension Fastener Issue

Tesla is recalling 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles because front suspension fasteners may loosen, potentially causing the lateral link to separate and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 component separation) that could cause instability and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles due to a defect in the front suspension. The lateral link fasteners may loosen, which allows the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

If the lateral link separates, it could shift the wheel alignment, causing vehicle instability and increasing the risk of a crash. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.

Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2023. Owners should contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or their local Tesla Service center to have the lateral link fasteners tightened or replaced free of charge. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL 3
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
422

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 3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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