Model year 2023 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2023 Tesla Model Y: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2023 Tesla Model Y at 111–123 MPGe combined with 279–330 miles of EPA-rated range across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls and 1,190 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Tesla dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2023 Tesla Model Y recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 17 safety recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, newest first.
Exterior lighting: Headlights
NHTSA 26V507000 Reported Aug 4, 2026
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-17-003)
- Units affected
- 20,349 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were be mailed October 3, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the repair becomes available. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Software
NHTSA 26V283000 Reported May 4, 2026
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-26-00-001)
- Units affected
- 218,868 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Steering: Electric power assist system
NHTSA 25V092000 Reported Feb 14, 2025
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-25-00-004)
- Units affected
- 376,241 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V002000 Reported Jan 6, 2025
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-25-00-001)
- Components
- Back over prevention: Software; Electrical system
- Units affected
- 239,382 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
NHTSA 24V935000 Reported Dec 17, 2024
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-00-018)
- Units affected
- 696,281 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 24V554000 Reported Jul 24, 2024
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-00-012)
- Components
- Electrical system: Software; Latches/locks/linkages: Hood: Latch
- Units affected
- 1,849,638 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Seat belts: Front: Warning light/devices
NHTSA 24V376000 Reported May 28, 2024
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-00-008)
- Units affected
- 125,233 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel
NHTSA 24V051000 Reported Jan 30, 2024
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-00-003)
- Units affected
- 2,193,869 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
NHTSA 24V035000 Reported Jan 22, 2024
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-00-002)
- Units affected
- 199,575 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Adas: Driver monitoring: Software
NHTSA 23V838000 Reported Dec 12, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-23-00-008)
- Units affected
- 2,031,220 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Forward collision avoidance: Sensing system: Camera
NHTSA 23V489000 Reported Jul 14, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-23-17-006)
- Units affected
- 1,337 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery
NHTSA 23V434000 Reported Jun 19, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-23-16-005)
- Units affected
- 26 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V385000 Reported May 30, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-23-32-001)
- Components
- Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar; Steering: Critical fasteners
- Units affected
- 137 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Seat belts: Rear/other: Anchorage and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V130000 Reported Feb 27, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-23-13-001)
- Components
- Seat belts: Rear/other: Anchorage; Seats: Critical fasteners
- Units affected
- 3,470 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Steering: Automated/adaptive steering
NHTSA 23V085000 Reported Feb 15, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-23-00-001)
- Units affected
- 362,758 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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. 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Suspension: Critical fasteners and 2 more components
NHTSA 22V895000 Reported Dec 5, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-22-31-002)
- Components
- Suspension: Critical fasteners; Suspension: Front; Suspension: Subframe/mounting bracket
- Units affected
- 26 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Exterior lighting: Tail lights
NHTSA 22V844000 Reported Nov 15, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-22-00-016)
- Units affected
- 321,628 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
2023 Tesla Model Y fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2023 Tesla Model Y crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
2023 Tesla Model Y owner complaints
Owners have filed 1,190 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Tesla Model Y, most recently on Oct 25, 2026. 156 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 87 injured people and 1 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
