2.45 vs. all vehicles
Rising236 of the 3,850 complaints about the Tesla Model Y (6.1%) concern Wheels, tires & suspension, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 2.5× the Wheels, tires & suspension share across all tracked vehicles.
236Complaints · Wheels, tires & suspension
6.1%Share of complaints
2.45×vs. all vehicles
119Last 12 months
3.4%Share involving a crash or fire
6Related recalls
Analysis
119 Wheels, tires & suspension complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 49 in the 12 months before — up 143%.
8 of these reports (3.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
6 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V558000 (2026-09-01, model year 2026).
Related recalls
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS Campaign 26V558000 · 2026-09-01 · Model years: 2026
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.
Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge. In addition, Tesla Service will replace any related parts that may have been damaged as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-31-004.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Campaign 24V935000 · 2024-12-17 · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET Campaign 22V895000 · 2022-12-06 · Model years: 2023
Summary: 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.
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.
SUSPENSION Campaign 21V912000 · 2021-11-21 · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Summary: 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.
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.
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS Campaign 21V835000 · 2021-10-25 · Model years: 2020, 2021
Summary: 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.
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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Campaign 20V709000 · 2020-11-17 · Model years: 2020
Summary: 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.
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.
