Is This A Lemon?

Year · Make · Model

2023 Tesla Model Y

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

16
Open recalls
1,057
NHTSA complaints
12
Defect investigations
90
Service bulletins

Consumer complaints

1,057 filed
134
Crashes
3
Fires
66
Injuries reported
1
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Forward Collision AVOIDANCE: Adaptive Cruise Control
    288
  • Forward Collision AVOIDANCE: Automatic Emergency Braking
    224
  • Steering
    181
  • Vehicle Speed Control
    157
  • Service Brakes
    144
  • Unknown OR Other
    134
  • Electrical System
    91
  • Forward Collision AVOIDANCE: Warnings
    89

Recalls

20 campaigns
26V283000·BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE2026-05-04

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

RiskA delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla 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-26-00-016.

25V092000·STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM2025-02-14

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.

RiskA loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla 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.

25V002000·BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE2025-01-06

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

RiskA rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

25V002000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2025-01-06

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

RiskA rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

24V935000·TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS2024-12-17

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

RiskDriving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

FixTesla 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.

24V554000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2024-07-24

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.

RiskAn unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla 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.

24V554000·LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH2024-07-24

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.

RiskAn unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla 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.

24V376000·SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES2024-05-28

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

RiskA seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

FixTesla 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.

+ 12 more recalls. Pagination is on the roadmap.

NHTSA investigations

12 actions
EA26002·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS2026-03-18

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

PE25012·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS2025-10-07

Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

AQ25002·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS2025-08-20

Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

PE24033·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING2025-01-06 → 2026-04-03

Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

PE24031·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS2024-10-17 → 2026-03-18

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

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