Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V235000 Reported March 31, 2023

Front suspension lateral link may separate

Q: What is recall 23V235000?

NHTSA recall 23V235000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on March 31, 2023. It addresses: Front suspension lateral link may separate. The recall affects approximately 422 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Tesla, Inc. · Suspension · 422 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

23V235000

Manufacturer Campaign

SB-23-31-001

Manufacturer

Tesla, Inc.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

422

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 31, 2023

Completion Rate

79.86

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 model 3 vehicles. the front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

Safety Consequence

A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tesla service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 30, 2023. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-23-31-001. this recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21v-835.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V235000 or campaign SB-23-31-001.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 23V235000

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

What is recall 23V235000?

NHTSA recall 23V235000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on March 31, 2023. It addresses: Front suspension lateral link may separate. The recall affects approximately 422 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V235000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-23-31-001. 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.