Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 has 12 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
12
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The front suspension became loose and produced a clunk while driving. The vehicle was taken in the s... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | SUSPENSION | My 2021 Tesla Model 3 with approximately 70,000 miles developed front suspension problems. It began ... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | SUSPENSION | my 2021 tesla model 3 required replacement of both front upper control arms due to premature wear. t... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The owner reported a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to t... |
| Mar 4, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Needs whole suspensions system fixed and is only 4 years old. Was told by the service center employe... |
| Dec 23, 2024 | SUSPENSION | My car experienced a problem with the control arms and based on my research this is a known problem ... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Without any warning from feel unstable, wobbly, or noisy, my car began pulling hard to the right as ... |
| Aug 9, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed the ... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | SUSPENSION | While getting a routine tire change, my mechanic alerted me to the fact that nuts were missing from ... |
| Apr 4, 2023 | SUSPENSION | There is a recent recall for suspension related issues with this model. Recently there is a suspensi... |
| Dec 24, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The wheel control arm bolts that hold the wheel onto the vehicle slowly unscrewed until they fell ou... |
| Aug 21, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Random "phantom braking" while using autopilot or cruise control. Causes the car to slam on brakes a... |