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SuspensionPart report

2022 Tesla Model 3 Suspension Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
1%of 773 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2022 Tesla Model 3, 1% of the 773 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car randomly gave me alerts that my steering alignment fault then came the following two days later Automatic Emergency Braking is unavailable Feature may be restored on next drive 20:55 | DI_a246 Automatic vehicle hold disabled Use brake pedal when stopping 20:55 | DI_a223 Traction control disabled Drive with caution 20:55 | APP_W264 Lane Departure Avoidance features unavailable Features may be restored on next drive 20:55 | DI_a222 Stability control disabled. I take my car to a mechanic and they show me that my lower control arms are damaged. …”

NHTSA complaint #11755384, filed 2026-08

“I have experienced multiple tire failures on my 2022 Tesla Model 3, with at least 7 tires needing replacement due to air bubbles. These issues have occurred on both front and rear tires, and currently I have 3 more tires with visible bubbles and one tire is actually leaking air. Most of these tires failed within 2,000-6,000 miles of use, which is far below normal tire lifespan of 25,000-40,000 miles. Despite repeated service visits, no alignment or suspension inspection has ever been performed by Tesla to determine why this keeps happening. …”

NHTSA complaint #11683845, filed 2025-08

“2022 Tesla Model 3 with approximately 19,373 miles. Third-party tire shop inspection on April 25, 2026 identified visible tearing of front lower control arm bushings on BOTH sides (bilateral failure). Rubber bushing material has separated from inner metal sleeve on both left and right front lower control arms in identical pattern. No impact event or curb strike. Symmetric bilateral failure indicates manufacturing/material defect, not impact damage. …”

NHTSA complaint #11733793, filed 2026-04

“the suspension lower lateral links bushings are wearing down without much usage. my car had 31k miles and the bushings already need to be replaced. this is very dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #11756922, filed 2026-08

“The right front passenger side suspension started squeaking at 22586 miles. Service center replaced lower lateral links on 7/1/24. Repair did not fix the squeaking sound. Service center could not replicate the issue until a test drive with myself and a tech on 9/20/24 and made me make a third appointment for repair. On 10/16/24 the service center said the control arm was failing, but did not think it would be covered under warranty. A quick internet search turned up lawsuits, hundreds of complaints, and crashes resulting from failing control arms.”

NHTSA complaint #11620245, filed 2024-10

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202627%
202554%
202473%
2023194%
2022101%
2021162%
20204610%
20198213%
201819219%
201727%

Other parts of the 2022 Tesla Model 3

Forward collision avoidance
535 complaints
Vehicle speed control
171 complaints
Brakes
169 complaints
Other or unknown
94 complaints
Electrical system
60 complaints
Lane departure
45 complaints
Steering
39 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Wheels
13 complaints
Seat belts
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Tesla Model 3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology