Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 has 21 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
21
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
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SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, al...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Vehicle made thunking noise when driving over uneven surfaces such as bumpy roads, speed bumps, or r... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The front suspension control arms on my 2020 Tesla Model 3 are squeaking and show premature wear. Th... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | I am writing to formally report a critical safety incident involving my 2020 Tesla Model 3, where th... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Front lower and upper control arms started generating noise around 100,000 miles. This was confirmed... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The front suspension is failing. I have already replaced the upper control arms. Now I need to repla... |
| Dec 30, 2024 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | I am experiencing persistent front suspension issues with my Tesla Model 3 Performance. The vehicle ... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION | THE FRONT CONTROL ARM IS DAMAGED, INTERESTINGLY ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. TESLA... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | upper control arm is creaking, extremely common problem, we need to demand a recall |
| Apr 20, 2024 | SUSPENSION | I am writing to express my concern regarding the recurring issue with the control arms and sway bar ... |
| Mar 26, 2024 | SUSPENSION | My vehicle is 4 years old. 3 weeks after the expiration of my original warranty, the front suspensio... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Car has 39,445 miles on it. Groaning noise started in front tires. Took it in for inspection and Tes... |
| Dec 31, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Driving the vehicle will start doing several noises in the front and back suspension. It’s very stre... |
| Aug 5, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the ve... |
| Mar 7, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The upper control arm on my vehicle creaks and it is a known issue amongst the Tesla model 3 owners.... |
| Apr 20, 2021 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | Driving home at 60mph when the right front wheel fell off the vehicle causing damages to the whole r... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | SUSPENSION | HERE IS A 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39123018?TENANT=U... |
| Nov 15, 2020 | SUSPENSION | THIS IS MIND BOGGLING! HERE IS A 2020 MODEL 3 TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLED... |
| Sep 1, 2020 | SUSPENSION | HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/35210670/PHOTOS/2020-TESLA-MODE... |
| Sep 1, 2020 | SUSPENSION | YET ANOTHER TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD WITH A POPPED OUT BALL JOINT. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/... |
| Apr 2, 2020 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | BOTH FRONT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM HAS SHARP EDGE THAT SLICE MY LEG WHEN I WORK OUT OF THE CAR. AT 65 MPH... |