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2023 Tesla Model Y reliability

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NHTSA has 17 recalls on file, including Headlights, Back-over prevention, software, and Electric power steering. NHTSA's complaint API returns no filings for the 2023 Model Y, including years that have recalls on file, so a complaint count isn't shown. Recalls are tracked separately.

2021 Tesla Model Y
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Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Tesla Model Y. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (17)

Recall exterior lighting, headlights 2026-08-05 · NHTSA campaign 26V507000
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."
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.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2026-05-05 · NHTSA campaign 26V283000
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."
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.
Recall Electric power steering 2025-02-14 · NHTSA campaign 25V092000
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.
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.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-01-07 · NHTSA campaign 25V002000
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."
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.
Recall tires, tire pressure monitoring 2024-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 24V935000
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."
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.
Recall latches, locks, and linkages, hood, latch 2024-07-24 · NHTSA campaign 24V554000
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.
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.
Recall seat belts, front, warning light 2024-05-28 · NHTSA campaign 24V376000
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."
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.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2024-01-30 · NHTSA campaign 24V051000
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."
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.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2024-01-22 · NHTSA campaign 24V035000
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.
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.
Recall electrical system, driver assistance, self-driving, software 2023-12-12 · NHTSA campaign 23V838000
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.
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.
Recall forward collision avoidance, sensing system, camera 2023-07-14 · NHTSA campaign 23V489000
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.
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.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2023-06-19 · NHTSA campaign 23V434000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.
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.
Recall steering, steering wheel 2023-05-30 · NHTSA campaign 23V385000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.
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.
Recall Seat fasteners 2023-02-27 · NHTSA campaign 23V130000
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.
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.
Recall steering, adaptive steering 2023-02-15 · NHTSA campaign 23V085000
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. 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.
Remedy Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
Recall Suspension subframe or mounting bracket 2022-12-06 · NHTSA campaign 22V895000
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.
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.
Recall exterior lighting, tail lights 2022-11-15 · NHTSA campaign 22V844000
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.
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.

NHTSA's complaint API returns no filings for the 2023 Model Y, including years that have recalls on file, so a complaint count isn't shown. Recalls are tracked separately.

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Tesla Model Y (All Variants) Later Release SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2023 Tesla Model Y (All Variants) SUV AWD Early Release 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2023 Tesla Model Y RWD Early Release SUV RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2023 Tesla Model Y RWD Later Release SUV RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Model Y all-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 129 116 123 MPG / 279 mi range $600
Model Y Long Range all-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 127 117 122 MPG / 330 mi range $600
Model Y Performance all-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 115 106 111 MPG / 303 mi range $700

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2020–2025
Body styles SUV
Tire size 255/45R19 (19-inch), 255/40R20 (20-inch), 255/35R21 (Performance 21-inch front) front / 255/45R19 (19-inch), 255/40R20 (20-inch), 275/35R21 (Performance 21-inch rear) rear
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V-912 covers certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles whose front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate; Tesla Service inspects and replaces knuckles as necessary, and the campaign lists 826 vehicles. Recall 21V-835 covers certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles whose front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen and allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame. Recall 23V-838 covers 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Autosteer versions up to the remedy software; NHTSA states that 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. The Autosteer campaign lists 2,031,220 vehicles across those models. Recall 24V-554 covers certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles whose hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood after the hood has been opened; an unlatched hood can fully open and obstruct the driver's view. That campaign lists 1,849,638 vehicles across those models.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Tesla Model Y reliable?

NHTSA has 17 recalls on file, including Headlights, Back-over prevention, software, and Electric power steering. NHTSA's complaint API returns no filings for the 2023 Model Y, including years that have recalls on file, so a complaint count isn't shown. Recalls are tracked separately.

Has the 2023 Tesla Model Y been recalled?

The 2023 Tesla Model Y has 17 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

What mpg does a 2023 Tesla Model Y get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Tesla Model Y is 118.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2022 Tesla Model Y?

First generation (2020-2025), before the Juniper refresh.

How much can a US Tesla Model Y tow?

With the factory tow package, Tesla's Model Y manual lists a maximum of 3,500 lbs and a 350 lb maximum tongue weight. Lower limits apply to specific combinations of wheel size and passenger count: the 2020-2024 manual caps 20-inch cars at 2,300 lbs with four or five occupants and does not permit towing at all on 20-inch wheels with six or seven.