218 of the 3,749 complaints about the Tesla Model Y (5.8%) concern Wheels, tires & suspension, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 2.3× the Wheels, tires & suspension share across all tracked vehicles.
218Complaints · Wheels, tires & suspension
5.8%Share of complaints
2.33×vs. all vehicles
114Last 12 months
3.7%Share involving a crash or fire
5Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Wheels, tires & suspension complaints peak with the 2023 model (99, 9% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1). 114 Wheels, tires & suspension complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 42 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “suspension”, “control arm”, “lateral”, “front” and “bolts”. 8 of these reports (3.7%) describe a crash or fire, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
5 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V935000 (2024-12-17, model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025).
I own a 2021 Tesla Model Y with approximately 51,300 miles. Beginning in June 2026 I noticed a persistent creaking noise from the front suspension, most audible when accelerating and when turning at low speed.
Tesla Collison Center Denver - returned vehicle with bent wheel after an accident They refuse to repair despite safety risk They are now Blocking my access to service of fixing my car for unrelated issues as well.
Every little bump or weight shift my car makes, the rear suspension makes a creeping slide. I've already had to replace control arms in tube front suspension for a loud clunking noise
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761718
Front lateral control arm bolt spontaneously loose and about to fall out causing front tire noise and unstable drive/steering. May have caused severe damage/accident if happened at high speed but fortunately we discovered this while driving at low speeds.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761552
Driver-side front suspension is creaking and popping when turning the steering wheel, particularly at low speeds. Noise appears to be coming from the left-front suspension.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761254
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the babysitter was attempting to park the vehicle, the front driver’s side control arm detached from the vehicle with a loud pop. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761359
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
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.
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.
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.
How common are Wheels, tires & suspension problems on the Tesla Model Y?
218 of the 3,749 complaints about the Tesla Model Y (5.8%) concern Wheels, tires & suspension, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 2.3× the Wheels, tires & suspension share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Tesla Model Y model years have the most Wheels, tires & suspension complaints?
By model year, Wheels, tires & suspension complaints peak with the 2023 model (99, 9% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1).
Is there a recall for Tesla Model Y Wheels, tires & suspension problems?
5 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V935000 (2024-12-17, model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025).