2022 Tesla Model Y Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 4%of 874 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the suspension of the 2022 Tesla Model Y, 4% of the 874 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The bushings on my vehicles front suspension completely failed at 47k miles and required replacement. The vehicle was under warranty and the manufacturer replaced them free of charge, but I'd heard that this component is being investigated. To be clear, the front lower lateral links and compliance arms all had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11754585, filed 2026-08“During VA state safety inspection, inspector found “Rear upper rear control arm knuckle joints have play.” And rejected inspection stating serious safety issue. I checked online that tesla model Y 2022 has recall for this suspension issue but my VIN is not in it. 21V-912 / SB-21-31-004 Recall Why is my vehicle excluded from recall? It has the same issue as other Tesla.”
NHTSA complaint #11659450, filed 2025-05“Driver side control arm while driving separated. I heard a loud thump and then the front driver side portion of the vehicle drop down. After further investigation, I have seen numerous vehicles have this exact same issue on multiple forums. I’m glad that I was going slow when this happened because it could’ve been catastrophic if I would’ve been going faster. How is this not a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11629554, filed 2024-12“I took my Vehicle to Tesla service for battery not charging. Service did a vehicle inspection and noted the following Concern: Upon Vehicle inspection, Found front suspension control arms worn and at a charge to me repaired with the below notes.. Repair Notes: Correction Links - Lateral - Lower - Front - Pair (Remove & Replace) - Remove and Replace ALSO repaired Correction Links - Compliance - Lower - Front - Pair (Remove and Replace) - Remove and Replace”
NHTSA complaint #11754565, filed 2026-08“Every little bump or weight shift my car makes, the rear suspension makes a creeping slide. I've already had to replace control arms in tube front suspension for a loud clunking noise”
NHTSA complaint #11761718, filed 2026-09Related recalls
- 21V912000Nov 21, 2021Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to…Covers: Tesla Model Y 2020–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11020192Jun 24, 2025A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel alignment over time. This feature detects changes in wheel alignment that may…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Tesla Model Y
497 complaintsVehicle speed control
140 complaintsBrakes
132 complaintsOther or unknown
121 complaintsElectrical system
120 complaintsLane departure
72 complaintsSteering
61 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
35 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSeats
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Tesla Model Y
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