TESLA MODEL Y recall: front suspension link fasteners
Tesla Model Y vehicles may have front suspension lateral-link fasteners that were not properly tightened; Tesla Service will address the fasteners and check wheel alignment without charge.
Tesla Model Y owners should pay attention to a front-suspension fastening problem that can affect wheel alignment if a lateral link loosens or separates. The listed service includes work on the fasteners and related parts when necessary.
What the official recall record says
TESLA: MODEL Y
Improperly tightened fasteners can allow a front suspension lateral link to loosen or separate from the subframe. That can shift wheel alignment, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners, check alignment, and replace related damaged parts as needed without charge.
Owner information from the official record
- Owner notices: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026.
- Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
- Manufacturer recall reference: SB-26-31-004
Official record
- NHTSA recall ID: 26V558000
- Vehicles listed: TESLA MODEL Y (2026)
- Potentially affected: 19
- Components: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Report received: August 31, 2026
- Owner notification: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026.
- Defect: 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.
- Safety consequence: A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
What owners should do next
Review the campaign information and contact Tesla about the listed service.
A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.
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Sources used for this report.
References checked October 6, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V558000. Report received August 31, 2026. Accessed October 6, 2026.
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