Vehicle recall 23V235000 · March 31, 2023
2018-2019 Tesla Model 3
The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V235000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 31, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-23-31-001
- Owner notification
- May 30, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 422
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Critical fasteners; Suspension › Front
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 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
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