Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fastenersRecall 21V-387 · Tesla vehicles
Tesla, Inc. recall 21V-387 covers 5,974 Tesla vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V387000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
The risk
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.