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Tesla Model Y Front Suspension Connections May Loosen
high How serious is it? About this label
A suspension link coming loose can change wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V558000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Part affected | Suspension:critical Fasteners |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain Model Y vehicles because hardware securing one or more front suspension links may not have been tightened properly. A link could loosen or come away from the vehicle's supporting frame. Tesla Service will tighten or replace the securing hardware, check wheel alignment, and replace related parts that have been damaged if needed. The work is free.
What you should do
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 26V558000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup
Customer service: 1-877-798-3752
The bigger picture
- Tesla Suspension Recalls Involve Loose Fasteners and Fracturing Knuckles · all 5 Tesla recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.
- Safety risk
- A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge. In addition, Tesla Service will replace any related parts that may have been damaged as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-31-004.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.