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Tesla Model 3 Front Suspension Fasteners May Loosen

NHTSA campaign 23V235000 · Reported Mar 31, 2023 · Tesla, Inc.

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A separated lateral link can shift the wheel alignment, making the vehicle unstable and increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V235000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 31, 2023
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Suspension:front
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Tesla Model 3 vehicles, the fasteners that hold the front suspension's lateral link to the sub-frame may loosen over time. If they loosen enough, the lateral link can separate from the sub-frame entirely, changing how the vehicle's wheel is aligned.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact Tesla Service to have the lateral link fasteners tightened or replaced; call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V235000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Tesla Model 3
2019 Tesla Model 3

Who to contact

Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup

Customer service: 1-877-798-3752

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
Safety risk: A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.