Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Tesla Model Y
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Tesla Model Y has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,197 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V507000 Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V283000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V092000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V002000 Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V935000 TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V554000 Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V376000 Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V051000 Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V035000 Rearview Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V838000 Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V489000 Forward-Facing Camera Misaligned NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V434000 Defective Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V385000 Steering Wheel May Disconnect from Steering Column NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V130000 Second-Row Seat Frame May Be Improperly Secured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V085000 Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V895000 Front Suspension Lateral Link Fasteners Improperly Tightened NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V844000 Taillight May Fail to Illuminate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 482 complaints
- Steering 219 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 168 complaints
- Unknown or Other 158 complaints
- Service Brakes 153 complaints
- Suspension 137 complaints
Of the 1,197 complaints on file, 158 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 1,197 complaints, owners report 87 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Tesla Model Y has 1,182 owner complaints and 17 recalls, indicating some reliability concerns. Common issues include forward collision avoidance and steering complaints. The breadth and nature of complaints suggest quality variability, though not uniformly severe. Overall, the evidence is moderately comprehensive with some frequent issues impacting overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Steering system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Vehicle speed control | Unknown | $200–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery health checks
- Coolant system inspection
- Software updates
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Collision warning errors
- Steering assist loss
- Speed control glitches
- Unusual braking noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Tesla Model Y at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.