NHTSA campaign 23V235000

Tesla, Inc. recall 23V235000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

Reported 03/31/2023

What can happen

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

Repair

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.

Components

  • Suspension: Critical fasteners
  • Suspension: Front

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.