Automotive
Tesla Model Y L owners in China report rear suspension collapse issues
Complaints emerging on Chinese social media highlight sagging rear wheel arches, primarily on initial production batches delivered in late 2025.
The short version
- Chinese owners of the three-row Tesla Model Y L are reporting issues with rear suspension collapse on social media platforms.
- The problem primarily affects the first production batch delivered in September and October 2025.
- While Tesla has repaired many affected vehicles under warranty, some owners report that the issue has recurred.
- Tesla China has not released an official statement regarding the scope or cause of the suspension failures.
Key facts
- Complaints gathered from Chinese platforms like Xiaohongshu and smzdm.com show Model Y L vehicles with abnormally low rear wheel arches, prompting owners to share DIY measurement methods.[Electrek]
- Tesla service guidelines define normal rear wheel arch height as 764 to 804 millimeters, with measurements below 764 millimeters qualifying for a replacement.[Electrek]
- Most documented cases involve vehicles from the initial delivery batch in September and October 2025.[Electrek]
- Tesla China has not issued an official public statement or permanent fix regarding the reports.[Electrek]