Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V387000 Reported May 25, 2021

Loose brake caliper bolts

Tesla, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 5,974 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V387000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB-21-33-002
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
5,974
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 25, 2021
Completion Rate
93.34

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 model 3 and 2020-2021 model y vehicles. the brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.

Safety Consequence

Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tesla service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 23, 2021. owners may contact tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-tesla (or 1-877-798-3752). tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-33-002.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V387000 or campaign SB-21-33-002.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V387000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V387000?

NHTSA recall 21V387000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on May 25, 2021. It addresses: Loose brake caliper bolts. The recall affects approximately 5,974 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V387000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-21-33-002. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.