{"id":"2023_tesla_model_y","make":"Tesla","make_slug":"tesla","model":"Model Y","model_slug":"model-y","year":2023,"url":"/tesla/model-y/2023/","pts":["bev"],"configs":[{"id":46211,"model":"Model Y AWD","pt":"bev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (A1)","cyl":null,"displ":null,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":129,"hwy":116,"comb":123,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":27.5117,"range":279,"range_city":292,"range_hwy":263,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":9.4,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"standard charger","charger_b":"with 72A high power charger connector option","motor":"91 and 200 kW AC 3-Phase","fuel":"Electricity","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":0,"fe_score":10,"ghg_score":10,"fuel_cost":600,"save_spend":8250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TSL","modified":"Thu Oct 19 00:00:00 EDT 2023"},{"id":46212,"model":"Model Y Long Range AWD","pt":"bev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (A1)","cyl":null,"displ":null,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":127,"hwy":117,"comb":122,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":27.6273,"range":330,"range_city":342,"range_hwy":316,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":11.5,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"standard charger","charger_b":"with 72A high power charger connector option","motor":"91 and 200 kW AC 3-Phase","fuel":"Electricity","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":0,"fe_score":10,"ghg_score":10,"fuel_cost":600,"save_spend":8250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TSL","modified":"Thu Oct 19 00:00:00 EDT 2023"},{"id":46213,"model":"Model Y Performance AWD","pt":"bev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (A1)","cyl":null,"displ":null,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":115,"hwy":106,"comb":111,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":30.4938,"range":303,"range_city":0,"range_hwy":0,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":11.8,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"standard charger","charger_b":"with 72A high power charger connector option","motor":"133 and 179 kW AC 3-Phase","fuel":"Electricity","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":0,"fe_score":10,"ghg_score":10,"fuel_cost":700,"save_spend":7750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TSL","modified":"Thu Oct 19 00:00:00 EDT 2023"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"26V507000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2026-08-04","owner_notified":"","units":20349,"summary":"Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, \"Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.\"","consequence":"Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-24-17-003","initiated_by":"OVSC","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V283000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2026-05-04","owner_notified":"2026-07-03","units":218868,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-26-00-001","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V092000","component":"STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2025-02-14","owner_notified":"2025-03-25","units":376241,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla 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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-25-00-004","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V002000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2025-01-06","owner_notified":"2025-03-07","units":239382,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla 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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-25-00-001","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V935000","component":"TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2024-12-17","owner_notified":"2025-02-15","units":696281,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla 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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-24-00-018","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V554000","component":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2024-07-24","owner_notified":"2024-09-22","units":1849638,"summary":"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.","consequence":"An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla 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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-24-00-012","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V376000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2024-05-28","owner_notified":"2024-07-26","units":125233,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.","remedy":"Tesla 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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-24-00-008","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"24V051000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2024-01-30","owner_notified":"2024-02-21","units":2193869,"summary":"Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles.  An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, \"Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems\" and 135, \"Light Vehicle Brake Systems.\"","consequence":"Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.  Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-24-00-003","initiated_by":"OVSC","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V035000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2024-01-22","owner_notified":"2024-03-22","units":199575,"summary":"Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100.  Software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.","consequence":"A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024.  Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-002.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-24-00-002","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"23V838000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2023-12-12","owner_notified":"2024-02-10","units":2031220,"summary":"Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy.  In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.","consequence":"In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024.  Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-23-00-008","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"23V489000","component":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2023-07-14","owner_notified":"2023-09-12","units":1337,"summary":"Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles.  The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.","consequence":"Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023.  Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-17-006.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-23-17-006","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V434000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2023-06-19","owner_notified":"2023-08-18","units":26,"summary":"Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.  The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.","consequence":"A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.","remedy":"Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023.  Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-16-005.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-23-16-005","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V385000","component":"STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2023-05-30","owner_notified":"2023-07-28","units":137,"summary":"Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles.  The steering wheel fastener may be loose.","consequence":"A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2023.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-32-001.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-23-32-001","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V130000","component":"SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2023-02-27","owner_notified":"2023-04-25","units":3470,"summary":"Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles.  The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.","consequence":"A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.","remedy":"Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2023.  Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-13-001.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-23-13-001","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V085000","component":"STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2023-02-15","owner_notified":"2023-04-15","units":362758,"summary":"Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation.\u00c2\u00a0 The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.","consequence":"FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.\u00c2\u00a0 Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023.\u00c2\u00a0 Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.\u00c2\u00a0 Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-23-00-001","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V895000","component":"SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2022-12-05","owner_notified":"2023-02-07","units":26,"summary":"Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model Y vehicles.  The front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly attached to the sub-frame.","consequence":"A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023.  Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-31-002.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-22-31-002","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V844000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS","mfr":"Tesla, Inc.","reported":"2022-11-15","owner_notified":"2023-01-14","units":321628,"summary":"Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.  One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.","consequence":"A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023.  Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SB-22-00-016","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":17,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":1146,"crash":151,"fire":3,"injured":85,"deaths":1,"comps":[["Forward Collision Avoidance",626],["Steering",208],["Vehicle Speed Control",166],["Service Brakes",149],["Unspecified",144],["Suspension",122]],"by_year":{"2022":9,"2023":544,"2024":262,"2025":161,"2026":170},"excerpts":[["2023-01-18","Forward Collision Avoidance","On January 13th, 2023 we were waiting for green light on an intersection, 2nd in place. The car in front of us started moving on green light for a left turn, and suddenly it slowed down as a result of another car coming in the opposite direction. Our Tesla Model Y didn't recognized the situation and crashed into it. Th\u2026"],["2023-01-16","Forward Collision Avoidance","I purchased the vehicle on Dec 14 th and so far had two episodes of Phantom breaking leading to near rear end collision. Car is applying breaks for no reason even when there is nothing in front."],["2023-01-15","Back Over Prevention","Tesla advertised that Tesla Vision will replace the ultrasonic sensors (USS) and help with park assist. Before buying the Tesla model y Tesla representative assured me that Tesla vision will function to replace the USS. Currently my model y has no visibility to any objects near the vehicle. The lake of sensors caused m\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"PE26006","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM","opened":"2026-07-29","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Lower Lateral Link detachment","summary":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 156 complaints alleging a suspension failure in model year (MY) 2018-2020 Model 3 and MY 2021-2023 Model Y vehicles. The suspension failure involves the detachment of the front lower lateral link, which potentially causes a loss of vehicle directional control. In most cases, there was no advance warning or indication that the suspension failure would occur. \u00c2\u00a0Some cases cite noises occurring prior to failure, but note that the vehicle provides no visual warnings. Once the failure occurs, the vehicle may not be drivable, thus requiring a tow. Tesla has previously recalled vehicles for lateral link detachments through two recalls. Recall 2"},{"action":"EA26002","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS","opened":"2026-03-18","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions","summary":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Engineering Analysis to evaluate Tesla\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) degradation detection system. The focus of this investigation will be to assess the system\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ability, when encountering reduced roadway visibility conditions, to detect degradation and alert the driver with sufficient time to respond. ODI will evaluate the performance of FSD in degraded roadway conditions and the updates or modifications by Tesla to the degradation detection system, including the timing, purpose, and capabilities of the updates, and Tesla\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s assessment of their safety impact. Tesla\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s FSD is an "},{"action":"PE25012","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS","opened":"2025-10-07","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving (\"FSD\") is engaged","summary":"The Office of Defects Investigation (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153ODI\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd) is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety consequences of FSD executing driving maneuvers that constitute tra\u00ef\u00ac\u0192c safety violations. This investigation concerns versions of FSD that Tesla has labeled as \"FSD (Supervised)\" and \"FSD (Beta).\" Tesla characterizes FSD as an SAE Level 2 partial automation system requiring a fully attentive driver who is engaged in the driving task at all times. Level 2 partial automation systems are designed to support and assist the driver in performing certain aspects of the driving task, requiring a driver to supervise and intervene as necessary.\u00c2\u00a0 The driver "},{"action":"AQ25002","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS","opened":"2025-08-20","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements","summary":"The Office of Defects Investigation (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153ODI\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd) has identified numerous incident reports submitted by Tesla, Inc. (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Tesla\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd) in response to Standing General Order 2021-01 (the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153SGO\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd), in which the reported crashes occurred several months or more before the dates of the reports. The majority of these reports involved crashes in which the Standing General Order in place at the time required a report to be submitted within one or five days of Tesla receiving notice of the crash. When the reports were submitted, Tesla submitted them in one of two ways. Many of the reports were submitted as part of a single batch, while others were submitted on a rolling basis. Preliminary engagement betwe"},{"action":"PE24033","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING","opened":"2025-01-06","closed":"2026-04-03","campaign":"","subject":"Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.","summary":"On January 6, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation 24003 (PE24033) to investigate Actually Smart Summon (Summon) sessions resulting in crashes during active sessions. According to Tesla, Summon is a short-distance SAE Level 2 system, controlled by the user from a cell phone within a certain distance and intended for use in parking lots and on private property. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by Tesla as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers to identify Summon incidents resulting in crashes. ODI's analysis indicates that almost all Summon reported crashes involved minor property damage claims with no reported incidents involving a vu"},{"action":"PE24031","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS","opened":"2024-10-17","closed":"2026-03-18","campaign":"","subject":"FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions","summary":"On October 17, 2024, NHTSA\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24031) of Tesla\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) to assess: the ability of the FSD system to detect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions; whether any other FSD crashes had occurred under degraded roadway visibility conditions that are similar in nature to the four SGO-reported crashes identified in the opening document, and if so, the contributing circumstances for each of those crashes; and any updates or modifications by Tesla to the FSD system that may affect the performance of FSD in degraded roadway visibil"},{"action":"RQ24009","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE","opened":"2024-04-25","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness","summary":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening a Recall Query to assess the remedy adequacy of Recall 23V838. On December 12, 2023, Tesla filed a Defect Information Report (Recall 23V838) applicable to all Tesla models produced and equipped with any version of its Autopilot system, which Tesla described as an SAE Level 2 (L2) Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). Autopilot is the simultaneous engagement of Tesla\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) and Autosteer. In describing the safety defect, Tesla\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Defect Information Report (DIR) explained that \u00e2\u20ac\u0153the prominence and scope of the system\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s controls may be insufficient to prevent driver misuse,\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd and Tesla committed to th"},{"action":"EA24001","component":"STEERING","opened":"2024-02-01","closed":"2026-06-25","campaign":"25V092","subject":"Loss of steering control","summary":"On July 28, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE23014) to investigate instances of loss of electronic power-assisted steering in MY 2023 Tesla Model 3 and MY 2023 Tesla Model Y vehicles manufactured by Tesla, Inc. The complaints allege a sudden and unexpected inability to turn the steering wheel or an increase in effort required to turn the steering wheel. These conditions were alleged to occur both during the drive cycle, at various speeds, and at vehicle start up. Consumers reported receiving the warning message \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Steering assist reduced\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd either before, during, or after the loss of steering control, and some consumers described their steeri"},{"action":"PE23014","component":"STEERING","opened":"2023-07-28","closed":"2024-02-05","campaign":"","subject":"Loss of steering control","summary":"On July 28, 2023, The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE23-014) after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting loss of steering control in model years (MY) 2023 Tesla Model 3 and Y vehicles. During PE23-014, ODI interviewed complainants, sent an Information Request (IR) letter to Tesla, and convened technical meetings with Tesla that included a joint inspection of a crashed vehicle. The investigation identified 2,388 total complaints regarding the alleged defect, including 124 complaints through VOQs and 2,264 complaints through manufacturer data. ODI is associating 1 crash to this investigation (11544655), where a driver was unable to"},{"action":"DP23002","component":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","opened":"2023-06-29","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Sudden Unintended Acceleration","summary":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP20-001 on the basis that intermittent high electrical current demands on the vehicles' 12VDC systems may have caused some or all of the incidents examined by ODI in DP20-001. The petitioner bases this information on a review of open-source research and the DP20-001 denial. The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number: 11528471."},{"action":"DP23001","component":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","opened":"2023-04-07","closed":"2026-03-18","campaign":"","subject":"Defect Petition Interlock Request","summary":"On March 21, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition requesting a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153recall of all Tesla cars\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd produced from 2013 to the date on which the petition was filed due to what Petitioner considers to be the increased likelihood of pedal misapplication. Attached to the Petition is a paper authored by Petitioner. According to Petitioner, the differences in the operator controls between the subject Tesla vehicles and internal combustion engine powered vehicles promote driver pedal misapplication, leading to sudden unintended acceleration (SUA) incidents. To fix this alleged defect, Petitioner argues that the subject vehicles should be equipped with measures that require:"},{"action":"PE23003","component":"STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS","opened":"2023-03-04","closed":"2026-04-24","campaign":"","subject":"Steering Wheel Detachment","summary":"On March 4, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23003 to investigate two reports of steering loss on model year (MY) 2023 Tesla Model Y vehicles due to the detachment of the steering wheel from the steering column while the vehicle was in motion. ODI confirmed from Tesla that in both cases, the vehicles were delivered to the owners missing the retaining bolt (P/N 1036655-00-A) used to secure the steering wheel to a splined shaft on the steering column. Tesla repaired both vehicles under warranty. ODI further learned that both 2023 MY Model Y vehicles had been manufactured in the first week of January 2023 at Tesla\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Austin, TX and Fremont, CA manufacturing facilities, "},{"action":"EA22002","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","opened":"2022-06-08","closed":"2024-04-25","campaign":"23V838","subject":"Autopilot System Driver Controls","summary":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) upgraded PE21020 to EA22002 on June 8, 2022, to extend work and deepen the PE21020 crash analysis, to supplement that analysis with additional data, and to perform vehicle evaluations to understand how Tesla\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Autopilot system may exacerbate human factors or behavioral safety risks by undermining the effectiveness of the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s supervision. To support this work, ODI collected additional crash information and assessed vehicle control authority, driver engagement technologies, and related human factors considerations associated with partial automation via analysis of peer vehicle data and hands-on vehicle evaluation, assessments from NHTSA human "},{"action":"PE22002","component":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS","opened":"2022-02-16","closed":"2026-06-29","campaign":"","subject":"Unexpected Brake Activation","summary":"On February 16, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22002) to investigate reports of unexpected deceleration while driving with the adaptive cruise control system engaged in Model Year (MY) 2021 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured by Tesla. The subject systems include Autopilot (all versions), Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Traffic Aware Cruise Control (TACC). These complaints have been colloquially referred to as \u00e2\u20ac\u0153phantom braking\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd. ODI opened PE22002 to determine the scope and severity of the potential problem and to assess any resulting safety issues in the subject vehicles. The alleged defect is an unexpected and unrequested v"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.079,"seats":7,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV Early Release AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.079,"seats":7,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV RWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.097,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV RWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.097,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":3,"headline":{"range":330,"mpg":null,"ncap":5,"complaints":1146},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}