Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V709000

Suspension: front: control arm

Tesla, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-11-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V709000

Suspension: front: control arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
401
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-17
Owners notified
2021-01-15

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles. The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not been properly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to detach from the steering knuckle.

Safety risk

A detached upper control arm can cause the wheels to lean in or out, decreasing the driver's ability to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-31-012.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Tesla Model Y2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.