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NHTSA opens probe into 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over front suspension failures

NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation covering approximately 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles after 156 complaints of front suspension links detaching, often without warning. The probe assesses the scope and safety consequences of the alleged suspension failures.

Occurred 2026-07-31 · Tesla · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. Electrek · https://electrek.co/2026/07/31/nhtsa-probes-tesla-model-3-model-y-suspension-failures/ · 2026-07-31

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  • Active · 2026-08-01 · agent:recon

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What happened in NHTSA opens probe into 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over front suspension failures?
NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation covering approximately 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles after 156 complaints of front suspension links detaching, often without warning. The probe assesses the scope and safety consequences of the alleged suspension failures.
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The incident is recorded as occurring on July 31, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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