Tesla 2020-11-17 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-20V709000
2020 Tesla Model Y Recall
Issued November 17, 2020 · Tesla
In November 2020, Tesla recalled the 2020 Tesla Model Y, a serious vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles. The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not been properly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to detach from the steering knuckle.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using 2020 Tesla Model Y only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Tesla to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-31-012.
Recall details
- Brand
- Tesla
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- November 17, 2020
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Not listed
- Recall number
- NHTSA-20V709000
- Made in
- Not listed
- Issuing agency
- NHTSA
In context
- Tesla has 71 recalls in our database, including 1 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- This is the 158th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2020.