2022 TESLA MODEL Y Suspension Problems

Front driver side lower control arm bolts came off without external forces. Both bolts fell off with no damage to the threads. Tesla service stated that they were possible not seated or missing per their inspection. Further er damage was caused by this defective part leading to the car not being operable due to no steering and no drive as well as wheel literally coming off the car.

Front driver side lower control arm bolts came off without external forces. Both bolts fell off with no damage to the threads. Tesla service stated that upon inspection of their technician it is determined that the front left lower link bolt was either not properly seated or missing which caused a defective front lower link bushing. (I included a screenshot of their finding). The damage was caused by this defective part leading to the car not being unsafe and inoperable due to no steering and no drive as well as wheel literally coming off the car while in motion. Luckily I was simply backing into my driveway when this failure happened narrowly avoiding a potential life threatening accident. I have researched that this was a known issue for my exact make and model just months before my car was purchased in march 2022. I have attached the document "Part 573...

The lateral lower front right suspension link and its securing bolts failed, causing the control arm to drop and the vehicle to become uncontrollable. (The bolts actually fell out on the ground) This was the second repair involving the same suspension area, with prior work performed on March 27, 2025. The replaced components should be available for inspection upon request. The failure caused the vehicle to become uncontrollable while backing into a parking spot. Had this occurred at road speed, it could have resulted in a complete loss of control, posing a risk to the driver, passengers, pedestrians, and surrounding traffic. Tesla service confirmed the failure during the January 5, 2026 repair and replaced the affected suspension components under Invoice #[XXX]. Tesla service technicians inspected the vehicle during both repair visits (March 27, 2025 and January 5, 2026). There is no record of inspection by police or insurance representatives. No...

I am reporting a repeated safety defect that happens only in rainy conditions. My 2022 Tesla Model Y repeatedly shows critical safety warnings including “Automatic Emergency Braking unavailable”, traction and stability control disabled, and “Vehicle Hold unavailable”. This has occurred during normal driving in rain every rainy season for 3 years, despite 4 service visits and parts replacement including the inverter. It started when I was pregnant and is now ongoing with my newborn in the car. The system failures happen while driving in normal wet/slippery conditions and greatly increase the risk of a crash. This appears to be a systemic safety defect, not driver error, and Tesla has not fixed it after multiple service attempts. Events & Dates: •First occurrence: Feb/2024 •Service visits: 02/01/2024 1. Verified customer's concern via vehicle log data. Technician reviewed the vehicle's logs and found that the vehicles communication system was faulted. Technician was not...

While slowly backing out of a parking space at a Whole Foods in San Jose, CA, the driver's-side front wheel suddenly collapsed without warning. The front tire completely locked up, preventing further movement. Upon inspection, I found two bolts lying on the ground and the lower control arm detached and hanging loosely. The sudden jolt from the tire impacting the vehicle's body also caused minor damage to the plastic underbody cover. I had the car towed to the Tesla Service Center at 2801 Northwestern Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95051, and it is now in their possession. Fortunately, this occurred at very low speed in a parking lot—if it had happened on the freeway, the outcome could have been catastrophic. I've since discovered similar incidents reported by other Tesla owners in this forum thread: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Driver side rear outer camber bolt lost the nut holding the bolt for the camber arm. Rear tire cambered in greatly. Upon disassembly saw that bolt has backed out about 75% because of the absence of nut. If bolt had completely backed out the camber of the rear wheel would have collapsed completely and very possibly caused an accident.

The Tesla model Y Performance has a tire wear problem that causes uneven wear and creates cupping that occurs within 7500 miles of tire wear. There is also a weird sound even when you have new tires on the vehicle. The noise grows as your speed goes up it is almost painful at 70mph. It is a known issue and Tesla refuses to address the problem even though they are aware of it. This cupping issue creates a loud noise within the vehicle and reduces the tire mileage to under have of the rated mileage. I have taken my model Y in three times and while they state they are unable to work on the noise unless I replace my tires. I believe there is other problems with the suspension because of the noise the model y make regardless of the cupping.

I initially brought my car in for a weird clicking noise. This noise went away after the car was towed to the Service Center. During service at Tesla Service Center in LA on August 04, 2025, technicians identified structural deformation of the left-hand rear subframe toe link mounting side wall. This deformation prevents proper alignment of the suspension bolt and makes a 4-wheel alignment impossible. Tesla refused warranty coverage, claiming “impact damage,” citing only cosmetic wheel rim scrape as evidence. However: 1. Torque paint marks remain intact, proving the bolt has not shifted since factory assembly. 2. No collateral suspension damage (control arms, bushings, underbody) was found, which would normally occur if an impact strong enough to bend a subframe ear had happened. 3. This failure mode is nearly identical to Tesla’s prior recall (21V-835 / 23V-235) on the front suspension lateral link bolts, which involved subframe mounting holes deforming...

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.

The bolt under the control arms come lose when driving! Super scary safety issue has been impacting a lot of Model Y and 3s. This needs to be a recall NOW

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?

Model: Telsa Y 2022 AWD Long range What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Control Arm bolt fell from Driver side front Wheel. Not available for inspection. Bolt got fixed by Tesla Service Center How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Yes I imagine. Since I was driving in community driveway with less < 10 MPH. I was safe. If this happens in Highway, it would be big risk since Steering gets locked and only one wheel rotates. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? This same issue has been reported mulitple times by other car owners over internet. As per dealer, this issue cannot be produced by him. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Component has been inspected only by...

My vehicle started wearing the tire on the left front so I contacted Tesla set an appointment up to have the suspension inspected. They advised they would not cover suspension because it’s a wear item and required me to pay for a suspension alignment which they did and I question the print out on the alignment showing the left front was not in factory specifications, they said it’s within their parameters and they can’t adjust it so I drove the vehicle and came back to have them put new tires on because of the worn inside edge again I question the suspension they said parameters of not affecting the vehicle even though based on specs of the alignment sheet was not meeting The numbers specified by the system again would not do anything to dress. It said it’s not adjustable and it will not affect my tires. I drove the...

Our cars suspension was replaced under warranty in October 2023 and by Aug 2024 it had failed again. Our tires have been ruined prematurely for the second time.

•Water leak from under the dash (potential electrical hazard) (AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION) •Window regulator malfunctions (AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION) •Front suspension noise (potential handling issue) (AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION) •Persistent rattle or squeak (AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION) •Autopilot failures and power steering issues (including excessive vibration and unexpected braking) (AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION) •Constant noise and vibration (AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION) *Autopilot failures and power steering issues (including excessive vibration and unexpected braking): This can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. *Water leak from under the dash (potential electrical hazard): If water damages electrical components, it could cause the car to stall or malfunction while driving. *Front suspension noise (potential handling issue): A failing suspension system could compromise the vehicle's handling, making it more difficult to control during maneuvers or emergencies. **has been submitted for repairs at a Tesla maintenance center on multiple occasions." This suggests...

I was sideswiped by another vehicle which just joined our direction of traffic coming out of a cutout. As soon as I saw the vehicle moving fast from inside the cutout to join our direction and into my lane, I immediately decided to move to the lane next to me. I was at the leftmost lane at the time. Halfway into the lane I just felt the violent impact of the other vehicle hitting us. My wife and I were shaken so bad, we were shocked and terrified at what just happened and what else might happen to us. I felt like we were travelling on the front wheels with our rear end up in the air. Next thing we knew, the car stopped in front of a tree. Our iphones and the our car's phone called 911. We were pulled out of the car and taken immediately into an...

The screws of front left lower control arm my Model Y came off. There was initially a clicking noise and the noise turned into a larger "boom" noise and when control arm came completely detached from my car. There were two large bolts found below the car. The car was relatively new and never been in an kind of accident or had any type of impact. Luckily, I was backing the car out of my driveway when this occurred, or this could have been a more severe accident, if it occurred while driving on the road. The entire hood of the car landed on the front left tire and there was no way for the car to move. It was towed to the Tesla service center, where they fixed the car. It was covered under my warranty as the car only has 16,700 miles on it. The service center was...

My vehicle was rear ended while parked on the side of the road. No one was in the car so there was no personal injury. The car was repaired but after the repair the rear tires were found to be wearing out at a rate of 4 times normal speed. Two repair facilities (one of them being a Tesla service center) measured the vehicles rear alignment and found the camber to be outside of manufacturers specifications but couldn't fix the issue as the vehicle has no way to adjust the camber on the rear wheels. The insurance company tried to have the alignment fixed but could not as Tesla would not give any instructions on how to make the repair and suggested that the problem be fixed by Tesla under a warranty repair. This determination was made because the vehicles frame was found to be fine, and the suspension was...

Here is a Tesla Model Y in the junkyard. [XXX] The front wheel has wrenched itself off. This phenomenon is known as Full Self Whomping. The car has not been in a crash, no air bags have deployed and there is no other damage to the car apart from the wheel going walkabout. The top ball-joint has simply popped apart which indicates woefull manufacturing and lack of quality control. It is fortunate that this car is still intact and available for inspection by your highly skilled and dedicated experts. In most cases the Full Self Whomping leaves only a mangled blood splattered wreck so that it is hard to prove it was caused by a whompy wheel. This is an opportunity to get out of the office and go to see for yourselves. Please note that I am not the owner. I am simply trying to prevent more loss Dummy...

On Tuesday, May 16, I was driving on a city road at about 45mph when I began to hear metal noises coming from the front of my car. I slowed down and entered a shopping center driveway to inspect the noise. Upon pulling into the driveway of that center, I heard a metal snapping sound, my steering wheel jerked to the right, and grinding sounds started at the front axle of the car. I stopped immediately. Realizing something broke, I wanted to get out of the driveway, and tested if it would move in all directions. Ultimately, I could get the car to get straight at low speed, but if I attempted to steer left or right, the grinding would occur. I moved my car to a safe location and called Tesla Roadside Service to get towed to their service facility. There were no warning messages from the car before...

Went to get my state vehicle inspection and had heard a noise actually from the time I picked the car up new at dealer. The noise sounded like something rattling in the "frunk" down by front driver wheelwell. I thought nothing if it until the state inspector at the Tesla focused shop in Londonderry NH called me from waiting room and showed me on the lift what the noise was. He showed me what I now know is called a "jam nut" on the tie rod end of the front driver wheel. It was not even touching the actual tie rod end to hold it in place. I noticed after he tightened it the steering wheel became tighter slightly in a good way. The noise I heard was gone since picking the car up as well. This concerns me greatly. I am not sure if other nuts or bolts are...

I was pulling out of the garage and I heard disturbing sound coming from the bottom it sounds like something is breaking. I thought I drove over something like water bottle but a lot louder. So I stopped halfway through the garage and looked under, nothing visible looked around each tire nothing, checked the monitor screen no warning, nothing, so I thought maybe the sound is not coming from the car and I decided to continue, pulling out and made it to the drive way and still a lot of noise sounds like big crack sound. I parked and checked the tires nothing. Looked under the front bumper, it looks like something is a little out of shape but it wasn’t clear. Then I realized I can’t drive like this so I started to drive forward the noise was very loud, barely made it to the original parking spot then...