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2021 Tesla Model Y suspension problems

The 2021 Tesla Model Y has 60 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

60

Suspension complaints

3%

Share of year

4

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

Model Y suspension complaints by model year95 complaints2020: 30 complaints2021: 60 complaints2022: 25 complaints2023: 95 complaints2024: 8 complaints2026: 26 complaints
Model Y suspension complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

21V912000SuspensionNovember 21, 2021 · 826 units

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.

Consequence

Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-004.

21V835000SuspensionOctober 25, 2021 · 2,791 units

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 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 December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 2021 Tesla Model Y have?

NHTSA has 60 complaints about the 2021 Tesla Model Y suspension — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Tesla Model Y suspension?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the suspension: 21V835000, 21V912000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.