2022 Tesla Model Y suspension problems

“I am reporting a safety defect on my 2022 Tesla Model Y (VIN [XXX], 70,856 miles). On XXX, I brought the vehicle to Tesla Service in [XXX] for a tire pressure alert. While performing its own service-bulletin inspection of the front and rear chassis, Tesla found that BOTH front lower lateral link assemblies require replacement and presented me with a $1,173.56 estimate, classifying the required wheel alignment as "Customer Pay." The front lower lateral link is the exact component under ODI's open Preliminary Evaluation PE26006 for 2021-2023 Model Y, involving detachment and potential loss of vehicle directional control. Both links failing simultaneously, discovered through Tesla's own bulletin inspection with no accident or impact damage, indicates premature component failure of a safety-critical steering/suspension part, not ordinary wear. Tesla has not agreed to cover this repair. The vehicle was promised back on XXX and is still not repaired. I am filing this report so the condition is documented within PE26006, and I request that NHTSA consider this case when evaluating whether the lateral link defect on 2021-2023 Model Y requires a recall. I have asked…”

“On [xxx], I brought my 2022 Tesla Model Y (VIN [XXX]), with approximately 31,000 miles, to Tesla Service in Owings Mills, Maryland. During the inspection, Tesla identified significant deterioration of the front suspension bushings. Tesla’s written estimate states: “recommend to replace lateral links and compliance links due to bushing being torn and dry rotting.” Tesla recommended replacement of the front lower lateral link assemblies and front lower compliance links. The estimated repair cost is $1,548.80. I was not aware of this condition before Tesla’s inspection. I am reporting it because deterioration of front suspension/lateral-link components could potentially affect vehicle handling or steering if the components deteriorate further or fail. Components failed/deteriorated: Tesla diagnosed the bushings as torn and dry rotting and recommended replacement of the affected front suspension links. I have not experienced an actual component detachment or complete suspension failure. Warning lights: I did not have a warning light indicating this suspension condition before Tesla’s inspection. I am aware that NHTSA has opened an investigation involving reported…”

“After only 34,306 miles, the front lower forward suspension control arms (left and right) and front lower rearward csuspension control arms and ball joints need to be replaced. I discovered this when having the tires replaced. This seems to be a common issue with this model, but failure of these parts is very premature. There was no accident or incident, but the replacement of these parts is critical to the safety of the vehicle.”

“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”

“2022 Tesla Model Y - Premature inner rear tire wear due to excessive negative camber from factory. Both rear tires worn to cords on inside edge at 17k miles, outside tread 6/32 still. Alignment specs show rear camber out of spec caused by short factory rear camber arms. This is a known defect, creates blowout risk at highway speed. Vehicle never modified, never in accident. Mileage 113,136. I have photos. Bronx NY.”

“--torn bushings on both the lateral and compliance links --my understand is that torn bushings, if they completely failed, could cause a wheel to lose its rigid control causing the control arm to shift wildly, causing severe steering wander, loud clunking noises over bumps, unstable braking, and rapid, uneven tire wear. In worst-case scenarios, it can lead to a sudden loss of vehicle control and at worst cause an accident --also, this can also cause alignment issues and excessive tire wear--in my case, the torn bushings caused the front tires to chunk --three dealerships, including Tesla, confirmed the issue, including that it likely impacted the alignment and tires --the earliest symptoms were uneven tire wear: 1) all four tires from my first set were chunking and had to be replaced; 2) the front two exhibited the same chunking and have yet to be replaced”