Vehicle recall 21V387000 · May 25, 2021
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
- Consequence
- Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V387000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 25, 2021
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-21-33-002
- Owner notification
- July 23, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,974
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Critical fasteners; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Tesla Model 3 (2019-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019
- Tesla Model Y (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
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