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Tesla Model Y

2023 only

1,947 classified complaints 17 recalls

2023 Tesla Model Y have 1,947 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 17 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically surfacing around 3,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2023 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Tesla Model Y report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2023 only

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 926 complaints

Median onset: 3,000 miles. 2.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 233 complaints

Median onset: 4,782 miles. 7.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 187 complaints

Median onset: 52,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 128 complaints

Median onset: 11,000 miles. 5.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 103 complaints

Median onset: 13,000 miles. 15.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 62 complaints

Median onset: 13,000 miles. 9.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 41 complaints

Median onset: 5,873 miles. 24.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 37 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported. 8.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2023 model year. See the full Tesla Model Y report for every year and full specs/safety data.