2023 Tesla Model Y Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

Incident: September 1, 2026 · Filed: November 2, 2026

FSD would not disengage when the brakes were applied and also the steering wheel was turned - doing either is supposed to disengage the self-drive so that you can regain control of the vehicle. I was using the FSD software to drive to a location of a home, I have the settings set to pull into the driveway of the destination. The car started to turn right into the driveway but at the last minute, I decided that I wanted to park on the street. I then turned the wheel to the left which typically disengages the FSD but instead the car continued to turn right and accelerated and drive into the yard of the destination home and ran over some landscaping. I was wrenching the wheel to the left to get it back on the street to avoid hitting the home itself. I was also hitting the brakes in an attempt to stop the vehicle. Nothing worked. I finally got it back on the street after the vehicle drove down the sidewalk and flattened two mailboxes. It disengaged shortly thereafter. We called Tesla multiple times asking for footage or the car metrics at the time of the accident on XXX. We have yet to have the investigation that we have been asking for. When we took the vehicle to a Tesla authorized service in Tucson, they told us we were the third in two weeks that the self-drive did not disengage and a crash followed. This is a risk to the safety of others. This neighborhood I was driving in has a lot of people walking on the sidewalks and I am just fortunate a mailbox was all that the car hit. I have never had anything like this happen. I logged enough hours on FSD to know how to disengage it. The software failed and needs to be investigated. We can't get Tesla to respond or investigate so no one has tried to reproduce what happened but I have never used FSD again after this.

Incident: November 1, 2026 · Filed: November 2, 2026

I am writing to formally escalate the recurring and increasingly serious technical and safety issues with my Tesla Model Y. Since July 2026, my vehicle has experienced multiple system malfunctions despite three service appointments, including the replacement of the vehicle computer during the most recent service. The frequency, severity, and nature of these failures have raised serious concerns regarding the vehicle’s reliability, roadworthiness, and overall safety. What initially appeared to be intermittent system alerts has now escalated to situations involving reduced propulsion, loss of critical vehicle functionality, and the vehicle becoming completely immobile while driving. I am extremely disappointed that these issues continue to occur even after multiple service interventions. I no longer have confidence in the vehicle’s ability to operate safely and reliably. he above incidents, combined with the repeated failures since July 2026, demonstrate a pattern of unresolved and potentially serious vehicle malfunctions. My concerns include: Repeated Park Assist and Adaptive Headlights malfunctions. Camera failures and abnormal vehicle visualizations. Vehicle computer replacement without lasting resolution. Electrical system power reduction and potential vehicle shutdown. Front motor disabling and reduced propulsion. Sudden reduction in acceleration and maximum speed. Windshield wiper failure during rainy weather. Automatic Vehicle Hold becoming unavailable. Automatic Emergency Braking becoming unavailable. Lane Departure Avoidance becoming unavailable. Vehicle becoming completely immobile while driving. Potential inability to restart the vehicle. Failure of driver-side door and trunk access. Unpredictable vehicle behavior and loss of confidence in its safety. These are not merely inconvenience-related issues. They involve fundamental vehicle operating systems and safety-related functions.

Incident: October 8, 2026 · Filed: October 30, 2026

The vehicle experienced a hardware failure of its primary Autopilot computer module (Hardware 3) while parked overnight. Upon starting the vehicle, all advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) were disabled, including Autosteer, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), lane-keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring. The vehicle also completely lost its backup camera functionality, side-repeater camera feeds, and internal safety chimes. Vehicle Service Mode diagnostics showed that the primary processor (ECU Primary A) was stuck in a low-level boot loop, displaying a state of AP IN COREBOOT and a status of INIT. The vehicle gateway active fault code was PM_a041_dasMIA, indicating that the DAS CAN node is missing because the processor was non-responsive on the internal communication network. The failure also disabled the internal cellular modem network, preventing navigation from working unless connected to Wi-Fi. Tesla Service technicians diagnosed the failure as an internal short circuit within a sealed component. Because this module has no moving parts and failed while parked, it represents a premature electrical breakdown of a non-serviceable core component. The sudden loss of Automatic Emergency Braking, forward collision warnings, and the rearview camera creates a safety hazard during operation.

Incident: October 19, 2026 · Filed: October 29, 2026

Drove approximately 19 miles to my destination. Approximately 15 miles were highway. When I got there I was making a u-turn to park and my steering wheel got stiff and the car could barely move making a loud crunching sound. I got out of the car and looked under and what seems to be the link that connects the steering to my left wheel was hanging off the car. Later I found the two bolts that held it together on the ground. Made me think of the 15 miles I just traveled to get there. We were lucky!

Incident: October 23, 2026 · Filed: October 28, 2026

I was backing out of a parking spot and as I shifted to driving forward I heard a loud bang from the front driver's side wheel well. I got out to see what had happened, expecting a flat tire, but nothing visually appeared wrong. So I got back into the vehicle and started to drive away again, I could drive straight or turn left, but if I tried to turn right it made loud grinding noises. I slowly drove around the parking but quickly determined the vehicle was unsafe and undriveable at that point. Additionally, I found a large bolt on the ground near where I had driven the vehicle. I no longer have the bolt, because the service center kept it. I arranged to have the vehicle towed to a local Tesla Service Center where they discovered "the front left lower lateral link bolt was missing and the remaining bolt was loose". After having the vehicle repaired, I discovered that this exact issue has been documented and resulted in NHTSA Recall Campaign 22V895000 / Tesla Bulletin SB-22-31-002 (improperly torqued lateral link fasteners). I requested a refund for the towing and repair cost, but was told that there are no active recalls on my VIN. I believe the scope of the active recall is too limited and clearly the issue exists beyond the currently recalled vehicles and should be expanded.

Incident: October 1, 2026 · Filed: October 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the Full Self-Driving software was downloaded and caused the computer to become inoperable. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V002000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. Additionally, the contact associated the failure with SB-25-00-001. The dealer was contacted. The contact requested a complete diagnostic log from the dealer. However, the dealer had not provided the full log or accompanying pictures due to proprietary terms and conditions. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Incident: October 25, 2026 · Filed: October 26, 2026

I recall Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) being engaged throughout the trip. While negotiating the curved highway interchange, I experienced an unexpected, sharp steering movement toward the concrete roadway barrier that I did not intend. The vehicle collided with the barrier, multiple airbags deployed, and the vehicle sustained extensive damage, including apparent steering/suspension damage. The vehicle was rendered undrivable. I obtained the dashcam footage and Tesla's vehicle data export. The available records show self-driving features marked "Available" and "Unavailable" in the seconds preceding collision detection, with cruise control recorded as "Standby." A lane-departure/take-control warning was also recorded shortly before impact. These records raise questions about whether FSD unexpectedly disengaged, whether automated steering contributed to the vehicle's movement, and whether adequate warning was provided.

Incident: October 3, 2026 · Filed: October 25, 2026

Noticed a clunking noise from the front of car. Put in a service request via the Tesla app. It said it was fin to drive and made an appointment for 2 weeks later. 1 week later, there was a very loud noise and settling of the car. 2 bolts were on the ground and the left front wheel lost steering control. The bolts secure the lower control arm. This would have been catastrophic if it had occurred while driving.

Incident: October 15, 2026 · Filed: October 23, 2026

I am reporting a serious safety-related malfunction involving my 2023 Tesla Model Y, which has approximately 55,000 miles. The incident involved multiple vehicle systems, including the front drive motor, propulsion system, traction control, stability control, steering assistance, and braking-related functions. Prior to the incident, I noticed a water-sloshing sound coming from underneath the vehicle, possibly near the rocker panels, following heavy rainfall. After driving for approximately five minutes and parking, I received multiple warning messages indicating that traction control, stability control, and automatic emergency braking were unavailable. Approximately two hours later, I returned to the vehicle, and the warnings had temporarily disappeared. However, about halfway through my next drive, multiple warnings suddenly reappeared, and the vehicle’s driving and braking behavior changed significantly. The regenerative braking stopped functioning, causing the vehicle to continue rolling when I released the accelerator instead of slowing down as expected. When I applied the brake pedal, I experienced unusual vibrations, increased braking effort, and abnormal noises during braking. This was extremely concerning because it affected my ability to slow down and stop the vehicle normally, creating a potential risk of a collision. I documented the following warning messages with photographs: * DI_a138: Front motor disabled * DI_a223: Traction control disabled * DI_a222: Stability control disabled * GTW_w074: Steering assist reduced * DIR_a062: Propulsive power reduced * APP_w009: Automatic Emergency Braking unavailable Due to the seriousness of these malfunctions, the vehicle was towed to an authorized Tesla Service Center for inspection. But the issue was not resolved as they were not able to reproduce the problem.

Incident: October 21, 2026 · Filed: October 22, 2026

A large bolt completely detached from the drivers side suspension. The vehicle made scraping noises when turning. Tesla confirmed lateral link bolt and brushing damage. The vehicle required towing. There has been no previous suspension or steering work.