Tesla Model 3 Recall R/2021/197: The Brake Calliper Bolts May Not Be Secured To The Correct Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 May 2021
- Launched
- 565
- vehicles in the UK
- SB-21-33-002
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Tesla recalled Model 3 vehicles built between 16 December 2018 and 22 March 2021. The brake calliper bolts may not be secured to the correct specification. The dealer will check and secure the brake calliper bolts to correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake calliper bolts may not be secured to the correct specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BRAKE CALLIPER BOLTS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION Defect: The brake calliper bolts may not be secured to the correct specification. Remedy: Check and secure the brake calliper bolts to correct specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the brake calliper bolts may not be secured to the correct specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check and secure the brake calliper bolts to correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Model 3 built between 16 December 2018 and 22 March 2021 may be included. Tesla estimates 565 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Tesla, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Tesla.
- Book with any franchised Tesla dealer, quoting the campaign code SB-21-33-002 or the DVSA reference R/2021/197. See how to get a Tesla recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Model 3, Model YUpdate vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour | Book soon | R/2025/002 | |
| Model 3In certain conditions the user interface (ui ) on affected vehicles displays vehicle speed but not a unit of speed(i.e mph or km/h) | Low | R/2022/120 | |
| Model 3, Model YA loss of low voltage system support may cause the audio subsystem to be unavailable | Book soon | R/2022/131 |
This is one of 26 Tesla recalls in DVSA’s data. The Tesla recall launched before it was R/2021/031 on 1 Feb 2021, for when the emmc reaches accumulated lifetime wear the customer may experience a blank centre…. The one launched after it was R/2021/199 on 26 May 2021, for seat belt d ring. You can also see every Tesla recall, the Tesla Model 3 recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/197, launched 26 May 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.