NHTSA Opens Investigation Into 1.2 Million Tesla Vehicles Over Suspension Failures

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles following reports of a critical suspension defect. The probe covers Model 3 units from 2018 to 2020 and Model Y units from 2021 to 2023. Authorities received 156 complaints describing the detachment of the front lower lateral link, which can cause drivers to lose directional control of the vehicle. In most reported cases, the failure occurred without any advance warning, though some complaints noted unusual noises beforehand.