2022 Tesla Model 3 suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2022 Tesla Model 3 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Aug 14, 2026
“I am the owner of a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The front control arms on this vehicle are defective as manufactured. From the factory, these components have demonstrated premature failure, abnormal noise, loosening, and/or separation risk that is not consistent with normal wear on a low-mileage vehicle of…”
filed Aug 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 14 | 2% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 46 | 10% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 82 | 13% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 182 | 18% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.