Tesla 2021-10-25 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-21V835000
2021 Tesla Model Y Recall
Issued October 25, 2021 · Tesla
In October 2021, Tesla recalled the 2021 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 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using 2021 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 Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.
Recall details
- Brand
- Tesla
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- October 25, 2021
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Not listed
- Recall number
- NHTSA-21V835000
- 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 195th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2021.