Tesla Model Y's Rear Suspension Draws Complaints in China and US

Chinese Tesla Model Y owners have reported rear suspension failures that cause the wheel gap to shrink drastically, sometimes after long trips or heavy loads. The issue has led to complaints on social media, with some owners needing multiple shop visits. In the US, a smaller recall is underway for similar problems.

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The suspension issue appears tied to the six-seat Model Y L built at Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory, with failures emerging roughly a year after its Chinese market debut. Owners describe the rear wheel gap shrinking dramatically after highway driving or when carrying full loads, sometimes requiring two separate service appointments to resolve. The problem cannot be addressed through software updates, forcing physical shop visits.

Reported failures vary by mileage, with one Hebei owner experiencing severe collapse at 9,000 kilometers during a fully loaded Tibet trip, while a Shanghai driver logged nearly 30,000 kilometers before noticing a two-finger gap and increased chassis sway. The US is conducting a more limited recall for comparable issues, though the Model Y