Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Tesla Model 3 has 130 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
130
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 16, 2026
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SUSPENSION:FRONT
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral lin...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Tesla model 3 2018 long range 86k miles. While driving 50mph on freeway the lower control arm link s... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Following a professional suspension repair at a Tesla Service Center, critical underbody fasteners (... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | SUSPENSION | 2018 Tesla model 3 front chassis subframe welded nut to the chassis is come off now left side contro... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | SUSPENSION | I purchased this car new in 2018 and recently replaced the front lateral suspension arm due to worn ... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Front suspension creaking noise, took in for service, techs ultimately found the front subframe capt... |
| Aug 17, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The front passenger side upper control arm is squeaking and causing vehicle to drift to right, vehic... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at slow sp... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | SUSPENSION | My car started having loud noises and suspension on both side of my car started making noises and bo... |
| May 26, 2025 | SUSPENSION,LANE DEPARTURE | Front suspension creaking & rattling going over bumps Tesla took days & days & never called me w/ p... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The first time the lower Lateral Links on the front right side just broke and luckily it didn't hap... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front suspension is making very weird and loud noises. Issue is associated with the front suspension... |
| Jan 22, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The front suspension lateral link on our Model 3 came detached from the subframe as the bolts someon... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The car started making a strange high pitched creak sound whenever I would turn the steering wheel, ... |
| Dec 25, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Control arm issue and linkage cable. |
| Dec 24, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The suspension on this car developed a persistent noise that worsened over time, prompting me to sch... |
| Dec 24, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Control arm of the left front suspension system detached with no warning other than an occasional no... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front suspension lateral link fasteners loosened, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Vehicle Information: Make: Tesla Model: Model 3 Mid Range Year: 2018 VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 60,000 I... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Under-torqued Lateral link bolt These bolts are known to fall out or cause damage to bushings from b... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while making a right turn, there was ... |