2026 Tesla Model Y recall: Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 1, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.
- The risk
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
19 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Tesla Model Y.
- Compared with
Tesla, Inc. has 6 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 11 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
89 earlier NHTSA recalls by Tesla, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 5, 2026 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3, 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y recall: Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
- July 7, 2026 2024 Tesla Model 3, 2026 Tesla Model Y recall: Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201
- May 19, 2026 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y recall: Missing Certification Label (agency record)
- May 5, 2026 2017, 2021-2023 Tesla Model 3, 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y, 2021-2023 Tesla Model S and 1 more model recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (agency record)
- April 22, 2026 Tesla, Inc. recall: Wheel Stud May Separate (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge. In addition, Tesla Service will replace any related parts that may have been damaged as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-31-004.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Tesla Model Y 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V558000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 1, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 19 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SB-26-31-004 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record