2020 Tesla Model 3 suspension problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2020 Tesla Model 3 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Lower Lateral Link Fronts and front lower compliance link assembly for both right and left. There have apparently been on going issues for the Tesla Model 3 suspension links. I first started hearing noises from the suspension last month, I was booked for a weekend service and then rescheduled for…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“I own a 2020 Tesla Model 3. Over approximately the past 2–3 weeks, the vehicle has developed a noticeable rattle/creaking noise coming from the left-front suspension area. The noise was not previously present and appears to be getting my attention as a potential suspension-related safety issue. I…”
filed Sep 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate…Campaign 21V835000 · Oct 25, 2021
Related service bulletins
A 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 be related to incorrect tire pressures…
SB-25-31-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 24, 2025
Suspension problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 2 | 10% |
| 2025 Model 3 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 7 | 3% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 19 | 4% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 10 | 1% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 82 | 13% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 182 | 18% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Tesla Model 3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.