AI Damage2023 Tesla Model Y: common problems
The maker issued 91 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 91
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric
- automatic, 1-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 41 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- On some Model Y vehicles built before February 28, 2026, the design of the HVAC inlet duct may lead to…
On some Model Y vehicles built before February 28, 2026, the design of the HVAC inlet duct may lead to water ingress into the air filter and/or vehicle interior. If the vehicle is brought into Service for cabin air…
- A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel…
A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel alignment over time. This feature detects changes in wheel alignment that may be related to incorrect tire pressures…
- On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate…
On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
- On some Model Y vehicles, the center high mounted stop light may cause interference with the power supply…
On some Model Y vehicles, the center high mounted stop light may cause interference with the power supply line for the High Voltage Controller (HVC), which can falsely trigger High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) alerts…
- On certain Model Y vehicles, the LH and/or RH rear primary body seals might cause wind noise in the cabin
- Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies
Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on…
- On certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, a defective electrical component inside the High Voltage…
On certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, a defective electrical component inside the High Voltage Controller may prevent the vehicle from entering into drive mode, or may cause a graceful power-off.
- Some Model Y vehicles running a vehicle software version earlier than 2024.20.3 require a vehicle software…
Some Model Y vehicles running a vehicle software version earlier than 2024.20.3 require a vehicle software update to be able to qualify for the Energy Boost upgrade. Vehicle operation or safety is not affected.
- Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies
Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on…
- Owner's Manual
- Owner's Manual
- Certain Model Y vehicles may require replacement of the f ront body
NHTSA lists 91 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 91 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
NHTSA lists 91 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Tesla Model Y from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.