TESLA MODEL 3 (2019) recall — Suspension
Tesla is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles due to potential lateral link separation causing instability and crash risk. Owners must contact Tesla for free service by May 30, 2023.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles because suspension fasteners may loosen, causing wheel alignment shifts that could lead to instability and crashes. This recall requires a free service to tighten or replace fasteners. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224383-tesla-model-3-2019-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224383-tesla-model-3-2019-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V235000
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“Tesla Model 3 (2019) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Wheel Alignment Shift.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224383-tesla-model-3-2019-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due. Based on NHTSA recall #23V235000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V235000).
Why it’s dangerous
The lateral link fasteners in the front suspension may loosen over time, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame. This shift can cause wheel alignment issues, leading to instability and an increased risk of crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the service fix are at risk of instability and potential crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to Tesla Model 3 vehicles from 2018 to 2019. Owners received notification letters by May 30, 2023, and can check if their vehicle is affected by contacting Tesla customer service.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla Customer Service
Call Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule service for free tightening or replacement of lateral link fasteners.
Get Service for Fix
Tesla will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners at no cost to address the potential separation.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my Tesla Model 3 being recalled?
The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, which could cause wheel alignment shifts and instability.
How do I know if my Tesla Model 3 is affected?
This recall applies to 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. Owners received notification letters by May 30, 2023, and can confirm by contacting Tesla customer service.
Is there a deadline for fixing my vehicle?
The recall was notified by May 30, 2023, but Tesla will service vehicles at no cost as needed without a specific deadline.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V235000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 23V235000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V235000 (March 31, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.