Service bulletin SB-20-31-006 R3
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10203342 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2021-11-08 |
| Manufacturer's number | SB-20-31-006 R3 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2021-07-02 |
| NHTSA component | STEERING; SUSPENSION |
NHTSA's summary
On certain Model 3, Model Y, and Model X vehicles, there may be a water ingress path to both front upper control arm ball joints that, over time, could possibly lead to surface corrosion of these ball joints. This may result in a creaking sound coming from the front suspension when steering at low speeds and under high loads. This is exclusively an NVH condition only and does not result in premature failure of the ball joints.
The document
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Components
Steering, Suspension
| TESLA MODEL 3 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| TESLA MODEL X | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| TESLA MODEL Y | 2020 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 23V235000 | 2023-03-31. SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SUSPENSION:FRONT |
|---|---|
| 2023194 | 2023-03-24. Suspension |
| 23V085000 | 2023-02-15. STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING |
| 22V818000 | 2022-11-01. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| 22V037000 | 2022-01-27. STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING |
| 21V912000 | 2021-11-21. SUSPENSION |
| 2021714 | 2021-11-19. Steering |
| 2021649 | 2021-10-25. Suspension |
| 21V835000 | 2021-10-25. SUSPENSION:FRONT; SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| 20V709000 | 2020-11-17. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| SB-25-31-004 | 2025-07-04. Service bulletin. A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel alignment over time. This feature detects changes in wheel alignment that may be related to incorrect tire pressures, degraded ball joints, bushings or damaged suspension links. If the feature determines that an inspection at a Tesla Service Center is required, a customer-facing alert will appear on the touchscreen. |
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| SB23-32-003 | 2023-12-18. Service bulletin. On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the steering wheel cover material may separate from the steering wheel at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock position (Figures 1 and 2). NOTE: The material separation of the steering wheel cover is cosmetic only and does not affect the performance or function of the steering wheel. |
| SB-23-32-003 | 2023-11-27. Service bulletin. On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the steering wheel cover material may separate from the steering wheel at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock position (Figures 1 and 2). NOTE: The material separation of the steering wheel cover is cosmetic only and does not affect the performance or function of the steering wheel. |
| SB1831005R1 | 2022-05-02. Service bulletin. On certain Model 3 vehicles, the front stabilizer bar link ball joint studs might crack at the flange. As a result, the nut that attaches the stabilizer bar might lose torque. This might result in noise coming from the front of vehicle while driving on rough surfaces. |
| SB2139001R2 | 2022-02-28. Service bulletin. Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, braking, or acceleration. |
| SB-20-31-006 R2 | 2021-11-08. Service bulletin. On certain Model 3, Model Y, and Model X vehicles, there may be a water ingress path to both front upper control arm ball joints that, over time, could possibly lead to surface corrosion of these ball joints. This may result in a creaking sound coming from the front suspension when steering at low speeds and under high loads. This is exclusively an NVH condition only and does not result in premature failure of the ball joints. |
| SB2139001R1 | 2021-11-08. Service bulletin. Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, braking, or acceleration. |
| SB-20-31-012 | 2020-12-14. Service bulletin. On certain Model Y vehicles, the Front Upper Control Arm (FUCA) to steering knuckle fastener for both LH and RH sides of the front suspension might be loose, or the FUCA to steering knuckle nut(s) might be missing altogether. |
| SB-20-31-004 | 2020-09-08. Service bulletin. Certain Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with LH front damper assemblies that do not meet internal specifications, which may result in elevated NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) from the front of the vehicle. |