no report yet
Exterior lighting: headlights
NewRisk. Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Tesla Model YProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,197 owner complaints about the 2023 Tesla Model Y, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 17 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-434 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Tesla Model Y has problems
1,197 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
482Forward collision avoidance62 crash/fire/injury
220Steering33 crash/fire/injury
168Vehicle speed control36 crash/fire/injury
153Service brakes35 crash/fire/injury
137Suspension3 crash/fire/injury
128Electrical system28 crash/fire/injury
85Lane departure
61Visibility/wiper
52Wheels
27419 other systems77 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 482 | 62 |
| Steering | 220 | 33 |
| Vehicle speed control | 168 | 36 |
| Service brakes | 153 | 35 |
| Suspension | 137 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 128 | 28 |
| Lane departure | 85 | 20 |
| Visibility/wiper | 61 | 0 |
| Wheels | 52 | 7 |
| 19 other systems | 274 | 77 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
17 recalls
2023 Tesla Model Y recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Back over prevention: software
NewRisk. A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Front: warning light/devices
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.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Driver monitoring: software
Risk. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as…
repaired · 2025 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Propulsion system: traction battery
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…
repaired · 2025 Q2
Steering: critical fasteners
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…
repaired · 2025 Q4
Rear/other: anchorage
Risk. A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Steering: automated/adaptive steering
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…
repaired · 2024 Q4
Suspension: critical fasteners
Risk. A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Risk. A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Tesla.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Model Y year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Model Y median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
14 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Tesla Model Y, and the recalls they led to.
- Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting RequirementsOpen
- Defect Petition Interlock RequestNo recall
- Sudden Unintended AccelerationOpen
- Autopilot System Driver ControlsLed to recall 23V-085
- Loss of steering controlLed to recall 25V-092
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsOpen
- Unexpected Brake ActivationNo recall
- Steering Wheel DetachmentNo recall
- Loss of steering controlNo recall
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsNo recall
- Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.No recall
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engagedOpen
- Lower Lateral Link detachmentOpen
- Recall 23V838 Remedy EffectivenessOpen
In owners' words
What Model Y owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle experienced a hardware failure of its primary Autopilot computer module (Hardware 3) while parked overnight. Upon starting the vehicle, all advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) were disabled, including Autosteer, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB),…
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…
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and struck an occupied parked vehicle ahead. Upon shifting into Reverse (R), the failure recurred, causing the vehicle to strike the…
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