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2023 Tesla Model Y: recalls and problems

No recalls and 1,166 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

0recalls
1,166complaints
152crashes reported
4fires reported
87injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model Y. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Forward Collision Avoidance475 · 41%
  • Steering210 · 18%
  • Vehicle Speed Control167 · 14%
  • Service Brakes151 · 13%
  • Unknown Or Other148 · 13%
  • Suspension125 · 11%
  • Electrical System116 · 10%
  • Lane Departure80 · 7%
  • Visibility/Wiper60 · 5%
  • Wheels50 · 4%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

When the tesla model y 2023 was drove on highway during heavy rain, the bumper came out and the driver unnoticed till the public warned that bumper came out. there is no indication and caused $2000 to fix as the insurance company claimed that it is a natural cause and driver has to pay the repair price.

Suspension

At approximately 62,600 miles, my 2023 tesla model y developed a creaking noise from the front suspension during low-speed turning, especially when turning right. tesla inspected the vehicle and found that the front suspension bushings were cracked and torn. tesla recommended and performed replacement of the front lower lateral links and front lower compliance links. the vehicle was repaired at my expense. tesla advi

Suspension

During a highway drive, i heard a loud noise from the front of the car, as if something had fallen off. it turned out that the fasteners for the front suspension lateral link had loosened and fallen off. i was really scared and went to dealer service center right away. technician found the front lower lateral link bolts on the passenger side have become unsecured and required updated hardware with thread lock applied

Steering,Suspension

While driving and making a left turn the wheels pulled hard to the left and a major grinding noise started and at the same time the steering wheel locked up. i was just shy of crashing into a curb area and sitting in oncoming traffic lane. i pulled on the steering wheel and it broke free but still had a grinding noise and this happens a handful of times. i took to tesla service and they said the lower steering link w

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering MODEL Y (All Variants), MODEL Y (ALL VARIANTS) LATER RELEASE, MODEL Y RWD EARLY RELEASE, MODEL Y RWD LATER RELEASE. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.