TESLA MODEL 3 (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tesla is recalling 2020 Model 3 vehicles with loose brake caliper bolts that could cause tire pressure loss and crash risk. Owners must contact Tesla for free inspection or repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2020 Model 3 vehicles because brake caliper bolts may be loose, causing the brake caliper to contact the wheel rim. This could lead to loss of tire pressure and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free inspection or repair by Tesla. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80045-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-loose-brake-caliper-bolts-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80045-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-loose-brake-caliper-bolts-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V387000
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“Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80045-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-loose-brake-caliper-bolts-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V387000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V387000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose brake caliper bolts can cause the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim. This may lead to loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Tesla Model 3 vehicles with loose brake caliper bolts are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of a crash due to potential tire pressure loss.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Tesla Model 3 has loose brake caliper bolts. The recall covers vehicles from 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla for Inspection
Owners should contact Tesla customer service online or by phone to schedule a free brake caliper inspection or repair.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to contact the wheel rim, which could cause loss of tire pressure and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2020 Tesla Model 3 or 2020-2021 Model Y with loose brake caliper bolts.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact Tesla customer service online or by phone to schedule a free brake caliper inspection or repair.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V387000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 21V387000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002. 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 #21V387000 (May 25, 2021)
- 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.