Recall 21V387000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 21V387000. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS. 5,974 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2019 | Check VINs |
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2020 | Check VINs |
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2021 | Check VINs |
| TESLA | MODEL Y | 2020 | Check VINs |
| TESLA | MODEL Y | 2021 | Check VINs |
Other TESLA, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent TESLA, INC. Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V735000 | Oct 27, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TESLA | 6,197 |
| 25V699000 | Oct 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | TESLA | 63,619 |
| 25V690000 | Oct 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS | TESLA | 12,963 |
| 25V658000 | Oct 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | TESLA | 260 |
| 25V490000 | Jul 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | TESLA | 6 |
| 25V410000 | Jun 18, 2025 | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | TESLA | 48 |
| 25V359000 | May 29, 2025 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | TESLA | 172 |
| 25V172000 | Mar 19, 2025 | AIR BAGS | TESLA | 91 |
| 25V170000 | Mar 18, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | TESLA | 46,096 |
| 25V092000 | Feb 14, 2025 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | TESLA | 376,241 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 21V387000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1844765 | Sep 29, 2022 | 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving approximately 12 MPH, there was a rattling and g… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.