Tesla Model 3, Model Y Recall R/2022/006: The Front Suspension Lateral Link May Be Insufficiently Torqued, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 24 Dec 2021
- Launched
- 127
- vehicles in the UK
- SB-21-31-003
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Tesla recalled Model 3, Model Y vehicles built between 3 January 2019 and 4 June 2021. The front suspension lateral link may be insufficiently torqued. The dealer will inspect the connection of both front suspension lateral links to the sub-frame. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension lateral link may be insufficiently torqued.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FRONT SUSPENSION LATERAL LINK MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED Defect: The front suspension lateral link may be insufficiently torqued. Remedy: Inspect the connection of both front suspension lateral links to the sub-frame. Replace any related damaged components and ensure correct torque of fastening bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the front suspension lateral link may be insufficiently torqued.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the connection of both front suspension lateral links to the sub-frame.
Are You Affected?
Model 3, Model Y built between 3 January 2019 and 4 June 2021 may be included. Tesla estimates 127 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-21-31-003 or the DVSA reference R/2022/006. 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?.
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This is one of 26 Tesla recalls in DVSA’s data. The Tesla recall launched before it was R/2021/199 on 26 May 2021, for seat belt d ring. The one launched after it was R/2022/007 on 24 Dec 2021, for the curtain side airbags may not deploy correctly. You can also see every Tesla recall, the Tesla Model 3 recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/006, launched 24 December 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.