2023 Tesla Model Y · symptom sheet
Suspension noise, struts or alignment
- 122owner reports
- 32,000median miles
- $4,000median quote
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Sep 2, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
122 of the 1,145 complaints on this car describe suspension.
Tick what matches of 122 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the control arm (55 reports), the bushing (7 reports) and the ball joint (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the suspension system covers the 2023 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model Y vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly attached to the sub-frame.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-31-002.
NHTSA investigations into the suspension system on the Model Y
Lower lateral link detachment. Open.
NHTSA summary
What owners paid
10 of the 122 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,007 to $4,599.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 19,000 and 49,951 miles, from the 31 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Front lateral control arm bolt spontaneously loose and about to fall out causing front tire noise and unstable drive/steering. May have caused severe damage/accident if happened at high speed but fortunately we discovered this while driving at low speeds. Car only has 33K miles. No warning lights. Upon inspection other front control arm bolts loose and not tight. Dealer inspection scheduled and pending.”
Filed Sep 2, 2026 · 33,000 miles
“Took my car into tesla service center for alignment and they said that i need to change my front lateral link. I asked if it was damaged by anything i did and they said no. At 31k miles this is not normal. They won't cover it under warranty. It's a critical component and can cause a major accident resulting in injury or death.”
Filed Mar 12, 2025 · 31,000 miles
“Front lower control arm bushings are torn. This was discovered at 32000 miles. Premature failure of suspension parts can create a unsafe driving condition. Currently available for inspection. But will be replaced under warranty as soon as possible.”
Filed Mar 12, 2025 · 32,000 miles
“The two bolts securing the lower lateral link of the front passenger side loosened and dropped out in 14 months of the car ownership, causing the lateral link detached from the subframe of the car. The car makes loud noise when turning, poses danger of suspension failure and possibly loss of control on freeway driving. I have scheduled a service appointment with Tesla service center and see if they can fix it.”
Filed Mar 4, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 122 reports involved a crash. 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.
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- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 228 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 152 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 101 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 76 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 56 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 44 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 41 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 38 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 26 reports