TESLA MODEL Y (2020) recall — Suspension
Tesla is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles where front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing links to separate and increasing crash risk. Owners can get free inspections and replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling some 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles because suspension knuckles can fracture, causing links to separate and potentially increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles that were sold between 2020 and 2022. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80059-tesla-model-y-2020-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80059-tesla-model-y-2020-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V912000
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“Tesla Model Y (2020) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Fractured Knuckles.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80059-tesla-model-y-2020-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due. Based on NHTSA recall #21V912000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V912000).
Why it’s dangerous
Suspension knuckles can fracture, causing the suspension links to separate. This reduces vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2022 Tesla Model Y vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the suspension knuckles fracture.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tesla Model Y was sold between 2020 and 2022. The recall covers all Model Y vehicles in this production range.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla Customer Service
Call Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a service inspection and replacement of the suspension knuckles.
Get Suspension Inspection
Tesla will inspect and replace the knuckles for free if they are found to be fractured.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-004.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my Tesla Model Y immediately?
No, the recall does not require immediate stop use. Tesla will inspect and replace the knuckles if needed.
How can I tell if my Model Y is affected?
Your Tesla Model Y was sold between 2020 and 2022. All Model Y vehicles in this production range are affected.
Is there a deadline for fixing my vehicle?
The recall does not specify a deadline for the service. Tesla will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V912000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 21V912000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-004. 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 #21V912000 (November 21, 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.
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