Component Record

Tesla Model Y 2021 Suspension Problems

81 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2021 Tesla Model Y - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage81 complaints

81 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V835000Reported October 25, 2021 - 2,791 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,791 vehicles across all affected models.

21V912000Reported November 21, 2021 - 826 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 826 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems977 Brakes182 Vehicle Speed Control162 Electrical System153 Unknown Or Other141 Steering96

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.