The defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model Y vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly attached to the sub-frame.
The risk
A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-31-002.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 2023 |
Components: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET | SUSPENSION:FRONT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 2023 | 1,186 | 17 |
Other suspension recalls in 2022
39 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the suspension; Tesla, Inc. filed 85 campaigns in all.
| 22V952000 23 Dec 2022 | Lion Electric Company |
| 22V939000 16 Dec 2022 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 22V927000 14 Dec 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 22V921000 13 Dec 2022 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 22V909000 8 Dec 2022 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 22V910000 8 Dec 2022 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 22V869000 23 Nov 2022 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 22V870000 23 Nov 2022 | Navistar, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022