Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 25, 2021
Tesla Model 3 (2020) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Wheel Alignment Shift
Tesla is recalling certain 2020 Model 3 vehicles due to potential lateral link separation causing instability and crash risk. Owners must contact Tesla for free suspension repair.
“Tesla Model 3 (2020) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Wheel Alignment Shift.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80041-tesla-model-3-2020-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-from. Based on NHTSA recall #21V835000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V835000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on October 25, 2021, that Tesla is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles due to a potential suspension failure. Owners should contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for a free remedy.
How to tell if you have it
Tesla Model 3, 2019-2021
Tesla Model Y, 2020-2021
What to do
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.
The hazard
According to NHTSA, a lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Tesla, Inc. has 71 other recalls on record since 2018-03-29. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV wheel recall (2026-03-27), a BMW X3 steering movement risk recall (2025-12-11), and a Mazda CX-50 suspension recall (2025-10-29).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Tesla Model 3 was sold between specific dates. The recall covers vehicles with the front suspension lateral link fasteners that may loosen.
Brand
Tesla
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla
Call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free suspension repair.
Official remedy
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 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 56 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V835000 — Tesla Model 3 (2020) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Wheel Alignment Shift
Hello,
I own a Tesla Model 3 (2020) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Wheel Alignment Shift that is covered by recall 21V835000 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 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.
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.
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.
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