2020 Tesla Model Y Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
Suspension, Wheels & Tires problems account for 38 complaints on the 2020 Tesla Model Y, 14% of all complaints for the year, with 7 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 1,000 miles, and four related recalls cover this system.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 38
- 14% of 278
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 1,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report the rear wheel or hub carrier separating from the vehicle, with the hub and bearing assembly detaching from the wheel.
- Owners describe the front suspension detaching or coming apart, sometimes involving the front upper control arm or motor assembly.
- Some complaints describe steering wheel lock-up or loss of steering control while maneuvering at low speed, leading to a collision.
- Owners report loose or missing bolts and nuts on suspension and tie-rod components that appear to vibrate loose over time.
- A few complaints describe suspension-related failures that owners believe contributed to a crash rather than being caused by one.
When 2020 Tesla Model Y suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 1, 2020, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2020 Tesla Model Y
- NHTSA 24V935000Dec 17, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires696,281 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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."
Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 21V912000Nov 21, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires826 vehicles
Suspension
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.
Risk: Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 21V835000Oct 25, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires2,791 vehicles
Suspension:critical fasteners
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.
Risk: A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 20V709000Nov 17, 2020Suspension, Wheels & Tires401 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm
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.
Risk: A detached upper control arm can cause the wheels to lean in or out, decreasing the driver's ability to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Model Y model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2020 Tesla Model Y have?
- NHTSA lists 38 complaints in this category for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, which is 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for suspension or wheel issues on the 2020 Tesla Model Y?
- Yes. NHTSA recalls 24V935000, 21V912000, 21V835000, and 20V709000 all cover suspension, wheel, or tire issues on the 2020 Model Y, including loose control arm bolts and suspension knuckle fractures.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2020 Model Y?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 1,000 miles.
- Have suspension problems caused crashes in the 2020 Tesla Model Y?
- NHTSA data shows 7 crashes and 2 injuries linked to suspension, wheel, and tire complaints for the 2020 Model Y.