2017 Tesla Model S · symptom sheet

Suspension noise, struts or alignment

107owner reports
19,000median miles
$1,500median quote
14involved a crash

Newest report Feb 1, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

107 of the 424 complaints on this car describe suspension. Only infotainment is reported more often on this car.

Tick what matches of 107 reports

clunking over bumps

a strut or shock failed

uneven tire wear

the car pulls to one side

a control arm or bushing

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the control arm (27 reports), the ball joint (12 reports) and the struts or shocks (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the suspension system covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the suspension system on the Model S

PE20-020opened Nov 22, 2020

Suspension · model years 2013 to 2017

Fore link failure. Closed aug 12, 2024.

NHTSA summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation based on forty-three complaints alleging failure of the left or right front suspension fore links in Tesla model year (MY) 2015 through 2017 Model S and MY 2016 through 2017 Model X vehicles. The investigation has identified 426 instances of failure on part number 1041570-00-A or 1041575-00-A fore links.None of the instances resulted in any loss of vehicle control. One minor crash with no injuries is associated with the 426 instances fore link failures.A majority of the failures occurred between one to fifteen mph while parking in driveways or parking lots.In the eight instances where the vehicle was traveling more than 40 mph and the fore link failed, the vehicle remained controllable with no associated crash or injuries as a result. Tesla issued a consumer satisfaction bulletin (SB-17-31-001) on 10 February 2017, to replace the subject component on a sub-population of vehicles originally equipped with the subject fore links and built between 19 January 2016 and 25 May 2016.This sub population does not cover 75% instances of failures identified in this investigation. Additional damage to other vehicle components will occur if the vehicle is driven with this failed fore link.However no instance has shown that a failure of the fore link in this manner prevented the controllability of the vehicle in testing and reported failures. Based on this analysis,ODI is closing the investigation. ODI recommends t

What owners paid

6 of the 107 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $700 to $1,725.

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 5,000 and 45,000 miles, from the 74 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“While parking the left suspension fore link completely broke. The car only has 50k miles on it. I believe it is this issue: [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Filed Nov 30, 2023 · 50,000 miles

“Suspension links are failing after only 50k miles causing tires to rub wheel well liner.”
Filed Aug 25, 2022 · 50,000 miles

“Front driverâs side suspension fore link snapped while traveling at low speed(possibly while turning). Wheel slid back and hit rear wheel arch during braking, compromising braking & controllability of the vehicle. The car was inspected and repaired by Tesla. The car only has 60K miles, but I was charged nearly $700 to replace. No warning lights indicated a problem.”
Filed Aug 6, 2022 · 60,000 miles

“The suspension failed when I was backing out of a parking spot. As I drove to the Tesla service center for the diagnosis, I could hear rattle and clanging. Tesla notified me the suspension forelink LH and RH had to be replaced.”
Filed Jun 12, 2022

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 14 of 107 reports involved a crash and 5 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.