2023 Tesla Model Y Recalls & Known Issues
Check recalls and known issues for the 2023 Tesla Model Y. Safety information and reliability rating.
Reliability Overview
averageThe 2023 Tesla Model Y has several NHTSA safety recalls, primarily addressed through software updates or straightforward inspections and fastener repairs. Owner-reported concerns commonly involve build quality, suspension noise, climate systems, charging equipment, and occasional high-voltage-system faults, making overall reliability average rather than excellent.
Open Recalls (4)
Electronic Stability Control
Certain vehicles equipped with Autosteer may have insufficient controls to prevent driver misuse of the advanced driver-assistance feature.[2]
Campaign: 23V838 | Reported: 2023-12-12
Forward Collision Avoidance
Vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta may behave unsafely at intersections, including failing to stop or entering from turn-only lanes.[3]
Campaign: 23V085 | Reported: 2023-02-16
Seats
Certain second-row seat-back frame bolts may not have been tightened properly, potentially reducing seat-belt performance in a crash.[4][10]
Campaign: 23V130 | Reported: 2023-02-16
Steering
The steering-wheel fastener may be loose and could allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, causing loss of steering control.[5][9]
Campaign: 23V385 | Reported: 2023-06-01
Known Issues
Uneven panel gaps, paint defects, trim rattles, and wind noise
Typical mileage: 0-30,000
$0 - $1,500
Suspension and steering-component noises, including control-arm or bushing wear
Typical mileage: 15,000-60,000
$300 - $2,500
12-volt battery failure or low-voltage electrical warnings
Typical mileage: 20,000-70,000
$150 - $500
Heat-pump, air-conditioning, or cabin-heating malfunction
Typical mileage: 20,000-80,000
$300 - $3,000
Charging interruption, charge-port, or mobile-connector faults
Typical mileage: 10,000-80,000
$200 - $2,000
Drive-unit or high-voltage battery fault
Typical mileage: 30,000-120,000
$1,000 - $15,000
Phantom braking or driver-assistance false alerts
Typical mileage: 0-100,000
$0 - $1,000
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