CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
- Risk
- Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have loose brake caliper bolts. If the bolts are loose, the brake caliper can separate and contact the wheel rim. That contact can cause a loss of tire pressure, which increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service will inspect the caliper bolts and tighten them or replace them as needed, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. You can contact Tesla customer service online at www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (1-877-798-3752) to arrange the service.
Regardless of whether you received a letter, check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and schedule the free inspection with an authorized Tesla service center if your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model 3 | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 20202021 |