MYRModel Year Report

2023 Tesla Model Y

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2023 Tesla Model Y
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1,166
Recalls
16

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
13

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Forward collision avoidance

54% of complaints

Complaints per year

2020: 280 complaints 2020 2021: 1,084 complaints 2021 2022: 864 complaints 2022 2023: 1,166 complaints 2023 1,166 2024: 321 complaints 2024 2025: 103 complaints 2025 2026: 386 complaints 2026
2020: 280 complaints 2020 2021: 1,084 complaints 2021 2022: 864 complaints 2022 2023: 1,166 complaints 2023 1,166 2024: 321 complaints 2024 2025: 103 complaints 2025 2026: 386 complaints 2026
2020: 280 complaints 2020 2021: 1,084 complaints 2021 2022: 864 complaints 2022 2023: 1,166 complaints 2023 1,166 2024: 321 complaints 2024 2025: 103 complaints 2025 2026: 386 complaints 2026

2023: 1,166 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20190
2020280
20211,084
2022864
20231,166
2024321
2025103
2026386

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Forward collision avoidance

54% · 630 reports

Most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.

CRASHINJURY
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On XXX I retrieved my 2023 Tesla Model Y (VIN: [XXX]) from Tesla Motors NV, Inc. ([XXX]) after their third attempt to correct a severe panel and component misalignment following a collision repair (Invoice #XXX).

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

Also filed under Lane departure and structure

The incident occurred because the car in front of me made a sudden stop (there was a 3-car accident ahead of the car in front of me).

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-09

Also filed under Service brakes

On January 13th, 2023 we were waiting for green light on an intersection, 2nd in place. The car in front of us started moving on green light for a left turn, and suddenly it slowed down as a result of another car coming in the opposite direction.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-18

Steering

18% · 211 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
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On 07/16/2026, I was driving my 2023 Tesla Model Y when the vehicle suddenly began swerving rapidly left and right across multiple lanes without my intended steering input.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-19

Also filed under Lane departure

Vehicle speed control

14% · 166 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

13% · 154 reports

Most commonly citing electric and hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

11% · 128 reports

Most commonly citing control arm.

CRASH

Safety timeline

16 recalls · 13 investigations · oldest first

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    2022-02-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-06-29 Unexpected Brake Activation
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    2022-06-08Engineering analysisClosed 2024-04-25 Autopilot System Driver Controls
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    2023Complaint volume 1,166 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2023-01-14Exterior lighting22V844000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2023-02-07Suspension22V895000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2023-03-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-04-24 Steering Wheel Detachment
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    2023-04-07Defect petitionClosed 2026-03-18 Defect Petition Interlock Request
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    2023-04-15Steering23V085000 Tesla, Inc.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2023-04-25Seat belts, seats23V130000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2023-06-29Defect petitionOpen Sudden Unintended Acceleration
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    2023-07-28Steering23V385000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2023-07-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-02-05 Loss of steering control
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    2023-08-18Electrical system23V434000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2023-09-12Forward collision avoidance23V489000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2023-12-12Electrical system23V838000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2024-02-01Engineering analysisClosed 2026-06-25 Loss of steering control
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    2024-02-21Electrical system24V051000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2024-03-22Back over prevention24V035000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2024-04-25Recall queryOpen Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
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    2024-07-26Seat belts24V376000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2024-09-22Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages24V554000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2024-10-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-03-18 FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
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    2025-01-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-04-03 Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
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    2025-02-15Tires24V935000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2025-03-07Back over prevention, electrical system25V002000 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.

    Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

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    2025-03-25Steering25V092000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2025-08-20Audit queryOpen Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
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    2025-10-07Preliminary evaluationOpen Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
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    2026-03-18Engineering analysisOpen FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
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    Date not on fileBack over prevention26V283000 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.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2023 Tesla Model Y — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Forward collision avoidance: 630 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 211 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 166 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V283000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 22V844000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 22V895000 · Suspension
  • Recall 23V085000 · Steering
  • Recall 23V130000 · Seat belts, seats
  • Recall 23V385000 · Steering
  • Recall 23V434000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 23V489000 · Forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 23V838000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V051000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V035000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 24V376000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 24V554000 · Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 24V935000 · Tires
  • Recall 25V002000 · Back over prevention, electrical system
  • Recall 25V092000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Tesla Model Y reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Tesla Model Y is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Tesla Model Y have?
16 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.