2023 TESLA MODEL Y Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2023 Tesla Model Y has 9 recalls, the most serious involving two chassis defects: a steering wheel fastener that can loosen and allow the wheel to disconnect from the column, and front suspension links that can separate from the subframe, either of which can cause sudden loss of vehicle control. Loose bolts securing the second-row seat back frames appear in two related recalls and represent the same underlying problem: if the frames are not properly tightened, the rear seatbelts may not restrain occupants effectively in a crash. On the electrical side, a potentially defective pyrotechnic battery disconnect may fail to cut off the high-voltage battery after a crash or fault, raising the risk of electrical shock. Several recalls involve visibility and driver assistance systems. One or both taillights can intermittently fail to illuminate, reducing how visible the car is to drivers behind it. A misaligned forward-facing camera can quietly disable automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist without alerting the driver. A short in the computer circuit board can cause the rearview camera image to drop out entirely. There is also a recall covering Autosteer, where the system may not adequately prompt drivers to stay attentive and ready to take over when automation reaches its limits.