NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
This page covers 17 recalls, 1057 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Tesla Model Y.
123 MPGe combined
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2023 Tesla Model Y centers on the driver assistance systems, particularly automatic emergency braking and the Full Self-Driving feature. Owners frequently report unexpected phantom braking, the vehicle slowing sharply or stopping without any visible obstacle ahead, along with sudden lateral swerving while FSD is active at highway speeds. A separate but widely reported frustration involves a post-Autopilot disengagement survey that pops up on the central screen mid-drive, requiring the driver to read and answer questions before the display returns to normal. Steering complaints make up the second-largest named category, with owners describing wandering, pulling, and inconsistent feel. Suspension reports are also present, with multiple owners noting clunking or knocking sounds during turns, in some cases leading to loose or failed front control arm components.
1,057
Total Complaints
134
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
43
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Tesla Model Y has 17 recalls, the most serious involving a steering wheel fastener that can loosen and allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the column entirely, causing a complete loss of steering control.
Two other chassis issues share a similar severity: the front suspension lateral link fasteners may not be properly secured to the subframe, which can allow the link to separate and destabilize the vehicle, and the Full Self-Driving Beta software can allow the car to exceed speed limits or behave unpredictably at intersections. On the restraint side, bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not be tightened properly, which can reduce seatbelt performance in a crash. The electric power steering circuit can also fail under certain conditions, causing the steering to go heavy when pulling away from a stop.
Several recalls cluster around visibility and cameras: a misaligned forward-facing camera can silently disable automatic emergency braking and lane assist, the rearview camera can fail to show an image or show a delayed image when reversing, and one or both taillights can intermittently go dark. The hood latch software may fail to detect an open hood, allowing it to fly up and block the driver's view. A pyrotechnic battery disconnect may fail to isolate the high-voltage battery after a crash, raising the risk of electrical shock. The Autosteer driver monitoring system may not adequately prompt an inattentive driver to take control when needed. Lower-severity issues include a tire pressure warning light that may not stay on between drives, a seatbelt reminder chime and light that can fail
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may be delayed when you shift into reverse, affecting your ability to see behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle over-the-air to fix the camera display delay.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The circuit board controlling power steering assist can experience stress, causing power steering to stop working when the vehicle stops and then accelerates again.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free software update over the air to fix the issue. Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for assistance.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A computer circuit board in the rearview camera system may short circuit, causing the rearview camera image to disappear from the display.
What the fix does
Tesla will release a software update and replace affected circuit boards at no cost. An owner notification letter was mailed March 7, 2025.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure warning light may turn off between trips even when tire pressure is low, so you won't get alerted to underinflated tires.
What the fix does
Tesla sends a free software update to your vehicle that keeps the warning light on when tire pressure is low.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hood latch assembly may fail to sense when the hood is unlatched after being opened, potentially allowing the hood to open while driving.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free over-the-air software update to fix the latch detection system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning light and chime may not activate when the driver is unbelted, failing to alert the driver to fasten their seat belt.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a software update over the air to fix the warning system so it activates properly for unbelted drivers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System warning lights on the instrument panel display in an incorrect font size, which does not meet federal brake system safety standards.
What the fix does
Tesla is releasing a free over-the-air software update to correct the warning light font size display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may cause the rearview camera image to stop displaying on the vehicle's screen.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free software update that fixes the display issue. The update installs automatically over the air.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Autosteer controls may not be prominent or clear enough to prevent drivers from misusing this advanced driver-assistance feature when it's engaged.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update over the air to improve how Autosteer controls are displayed and managed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing active safety features like emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to stop working without notifying you.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the camera's pitch angle at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pyrotechnic battery disconnect in your vehicle may be defective and fail to function properly.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener that secures the steering wheel may become loose, potentially affecting steering control.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will inspect the steering wheel fastener and replace it if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that secure the second-row seat back frames may not be tightened enough, which could cause the seat back to move or fail.
What the fix does
Tesla Service Centers will inspect the bolts and tighten them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not be properly tightened, causing the seat belts to malfunction during a crash.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will inspect the bolts on the second-row seat back frames and tighten them as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The FSD Beta software may drive unsafely at intersections—going straight in turn-only lanes, not stopping at stop signs, or proceeding through yellow lights without caution. It may also not properly adjust for posted speed limits or account for driver speed changes above limits.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update over the air to fix the FSD Beta system's intersection and speed-limit handling.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts connecting the front suspension lateral links to the sub-frame may not be properly fastened, which could affect suspension stability.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate on certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free over-the-air software update to fix the taillight illumination issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
