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Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y has a front suspension lateral link that may loosen or separate, risking loss of vehicle control.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles because 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. A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 19 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on September 1, 2026. Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check the wheel 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.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge.
  3. 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. You may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Tesla affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Tesla

  • Model Y (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Component
Suspension defect
Campaign
26V558000
Vehicles affected
19
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
SB-26-31-004
Manufacturer phone
1-877-798-3752

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)