2023 Tesla Model Y (all Variants) recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2023 Tesla Model Y (all Variants) owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Forward Collision Avoidance (479), Steering (215), Vehicle Speed Control (167), Brakes (154), Unknown Or Other (153).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/15/2026 · Lane Departure
On October 7, 2026 at about 5:01 PM, on I-75 near Acworth, Georgia, in clear daylight, my 2023 Tesla Model Y was operating with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged at about 76 mph. The vehicle moved from a general traffic lane into an express lane that was closed, and continued toward physical barricades and an impact attenuator at the end of the closed…
10/14/2026 · Steering · crash
On 09/24/2026 at approximately 4:41 PM, my 2023 Tesla Model Y drifted toward the center divider. When I attempted to steer right, away from the divider, the steering felt locked and unresponsive, and the vehicle struck the divider at approximately 24 mph. Airbags did not deploy; no injuries. Vehicle data obtained from Tesla shows: cruise control was engaged…
10/13/2026 · Steering · crash
On October 13, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM, my 2023 Tesla Model Y was operating with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged on I-595 in Davie, Florida. While approaching a closed Express Lane entrance, the vehicle steered toward the end of a swing gate barrier marked "DO NOT ENTER" and collided with it. The impact damaged the lower left portion of the w…
10/11/2026 · Unknown Or Other · crash
i was driving Tesla in full self driving and when it parked halfway in the garage and as soon as tried to take control It dashed into my garage inner walls and went through it within a fraction of a second. It was out of control.
10/10/2026 · Electrical system
This is my 13th complaint regarding this car. When I drive out of internet connection, the car switches to "navigating offline" and is pretty inaccurate, even if the destination showed while I had connectivity. Tesla makes you pay for "premium connectivity" to get apps that you may already have a subscription or phone access to. I do not have premium con…
10/10/2026 · Electrical system
Subject: Urgent Safety Defect: Post-Disengagement Touchscreen Prompt Causes Acute Driver Distraction Feature Involved: Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Post-Takeover Feedback Modal Safety Concern: When a driver manually disengages FSD (Supervised), it is almost always because the vehicle entered a complex, unexpected, or hazardous scenario that demanded imm…
10/10/2026 · Unknown Or Other
While using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) on El Camino Real in San Bruno, California, my Model Y approached the vehicle ahead dangerously closely before abruptly braking to a stop. I did not initiate the braking. It appeared to be automatic emergency braking, but the system responsible has not been confirmed by Tesla. No collision occurred. I was not pres…
10/09/2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance
While using cruise control, the Tesla- several times in the last two weeks- engages "curvature assist" on completely straight roads, slams on the brakes and attempts to steer the car, creating very dangerous situations. This is a very well-known issue with Tesla and they do nothing about it.