NHTSA Complaint #11688259 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11688259
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	March 18, 2025
Date Filed	September 18, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

The first time the lower Lateral Links on the front right side just broke and luckily it didn't happen on the highway with passengers Right now I hear the same noises again coming from the driver's left side from the lower Lateral Links I am afraid that it will happen again and that’s really scary I drove many cars before and never felt so unsecured I don't understand how such a safety problem is not being addressed. I hear and read that other Tesla owners are also reporting the same problem.

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