2023 Tesla Model Y problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (162) · Steering (138) · Suspension (113)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
85 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (17)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2026-08-04 · campaign 26V507000 · 20,349 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were be mailed October 3, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the repair becomes available. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
Back Over Prevention:software 2026-05-04 · campaign 26V283000 · 218,868 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2025-02-14 · campaign 25V092000 · 376,241 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-004.
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-01-06 · campaign 25V002000 · 239,382 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2024-12-17 · campaign 24V935000 · 696,281 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
Electrical System:software 2024-07-24 · campaign 24V554000 · 1,849,638 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Risk: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
Seat Belts:front:warning Light/Devices 2024-05-28 · campaign 24V376000 · 125,233 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2024-01-30 · campaign 24V051000 · 2,193,869 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2024-01-22 · campaign 24V035000 · 199,575 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. Software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-002.
Electrical System:adas:driver Monitoring:software 2023-12-12 · campaign 23V838000 · 2,031,220 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Risk: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera 2023-07-14 · campaign 23V489000 · 1,337 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.
Risk: Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-17-006.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2023-06-19 · campaign 23V434000 · 26 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.
Risk: A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.
Fix: Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-16-005.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2023-05-30 · campaign 23V385000 · 137 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.
Risk: A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2023. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-32-001.
Seat Belts:rear/Other:anchorage 2023-02-27 · campaign 23V130000 · 3,470 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.
Risk: A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-13-001.
Steering:automated/Adaptive Steering 2023-02-15 · campaign 23V085000 · 362,758 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traf
Risk: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
Suspension:critical Fasteners 2022-12-05 · campaign 22V895000 · 26 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model Y vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly attached to the sub-frame.
Risk: A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-31-002.
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 2022-11-15 · campaign 22V844000 · 321,628 vehicles
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
Risk: A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016.
Service bulletins (91)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-15 · SB-26-18-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on some model y vehicles built before february 28, 2026, the design of the hvac inlet duct may lead to water ingress into the air filter and/or vehicle interior. if the vehicle is brought into service for cabin air filter replacement due to a musty or moldy smell from the hvac system, water dripping
Suspension 2025-06-24 · SB-25-31-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 determ
Electrical System 2025-04-03 · SB-24-17-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on certain model s, model x and model y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
Electrical System 2025-02-25 · SB-25-17-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on some model y vehicles, the center high mounted stop light may cause interference with the power supply line for the high voltage controller (hvc), which can falsely trigger high voltage interlock loop (hvil) alerts hvp_w026_hvilfault or bms_a036_sw_hvphvilfault.
Electrical System 2025-01-16 · SB-24-17-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on certain model s, model x and model y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
Structure:body 2024-10-25 · SB-24-11-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on certain model y vehicles, the lh and/or rh rear primary body seals might cause wind noise in the cabin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 91 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-29 · Unknown Or Other“drove approximately 19 miles to my destination. approximately 15 miles were highway. when i got there i was making a u-turn to park and my steering wheel got stiff and the car could barely move making a loud crunching sound. i got out of the car and looked under and what seems to be the link that connects the steering to my left wheel was hanging o…”
2026-10-28 · Suspension“i was backing out of a parking spot and as i shifted to driving forward i heard a loud bang from the front driver's side wheel well. i got out to see what had happened, expecting a flat tire, but nothing visually appeared wrong. so i got back into the vehicle and started to drive away again, i could drive straight or turn left, but if i tried to tu…”
2026-10-27 · Electrical System · 67,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 tesla model y. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the full self-driving software was downloaded and caused the computer to become inoperable. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 25v002000 (back over prevention, electrical system); however, the vin was not included in the recall.…”
2026-10-26 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“i recall tesla full self-driving (supervised) being engaged throughout the trip. while negotiating the curved highway interchange, i experienced an unexpected, sharp steering movement toward the concrete roadway barrier that i did not intend. the vehicle collided with the barrier, multiple airbags deployed, and the vehicle sustained extensive damag…”
2026-10-25 · Suspension“noticed a clunking noise from the front of car. put in a service request via the tesla app. it said it was fin to drive and made an appointment for 2 weeks later. 1 week later, there was a very loud noise and settling of the car. 2 bolts were on the ground and the left front wheel lost steering control. the bolts secure the lower control arm. this …”
2026-10-23 · Service Brakes“i am reporting a serious safety-related malfunction involving my 2023 tesla model y, which has approximately 55,000 miles. the incident involved multiple vehicle systems, including the front drive motor, propulsion system, traction control, stability control, steering assistance, and braking-related functions. prior to the incident, i noticed a wa…”
2026-10-22 · Suspension“while driving normally, the vehicle experienced a sudden mechanical failure without any prior warning or dashboard alerts. we heard a loud clunking noise followed immediately by a very loud "pop" or banging sound. upon pulling over safely, we discovered that two large bolts had completely detached and fallen out from the front suspension assembly…”
2026-10-22 · Suspension“a large bolt completely detached from the drivers side suspension. the vehicle made scraping noises when turning. tesla confirmed lateral link bolt and brushing damage. the vehicle required towing. there has been no previous suspension or steering work. …”
2026-10-20 · Suspension · 29,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 tesla model y. the contact stated that upon pulling out of the driveway, there was an abnormal screeching sound coming from the vehicle. the contact stated that extra effort was need to steer the vehicle to the left. after turning the steering wheel to the right, the vehicle dipped several inches. upon exiting the vehicle, t…”
2026-10-19 · Suspension“while driving at low speed entering a parking lot, i heard a sudden loud noise and two structural bolts (grade 10.9 flange bolts) fell from the front of the vehicle. i brought the car to a stop inside the lot and had it towed. tesla service fremont diagnosed that a front lower lateral link fastener had 'backed out,' which damaged the front subframe…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.