2023 Tesla Model Y Problems: Automatic braking / collision warning (1,168 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2023 Tesla Model Y is Automatic braking / collision warning (36% of 1,168 owner reports). There are 17 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Automatic braking / collision warning — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-16 1,168 complaints · 17 recalls
What problems show up on the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
415 of 1,168 filings named Automatic braking / collision warning (36% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Steering (135 reports).
There are 17 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Lights, Suspension, Steering, Seat belts, Electrical, Automatic braking / collision warning, Rear camera / backup safety, and Tires. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2022 has 863 reports on file; this year has 1,168. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
System named most often: Automatic braking / collision warning 415 complaints · 35.5% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
- Crashes 154
- Fires 4
- Injuries 87
- Deaths 1
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-16 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) | 415 | 35.5% | 46 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 135 | 11.6% | 10 crashes · 0 fires |
| Suspension (SUSPENSION) | 95 | 8.1% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Lane keeping (LANE DEPARTURE) | 57 | 4.9% | 9 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 55 | 4.7% | 13 crashes · 1 fires |
| Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) | 43 | 3.7% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) | 42 | 3.6% | 18 crashes · 0 fires |
| Wheels (WHEELS) | 33 | 2.8% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) | 31 | 2.7% | 11 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 670 | 57.4% | 90 crashes · 3 fires |
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-16 Open source record
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 23V085000 was reported 14 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 23V130000 was reported 54 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 23V385000 was reported 118 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 23V434000 was reported 130 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 23V489000 was reported 236 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 23V838000 was reported 306 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 24V035000 was reported 372 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 24V051000 was reported 355 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 24V376000 was reported 510 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 24V554000 was reported 531 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V002000 was reported 723 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V092000 was reported 744 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 26V283000 was reported 1,206 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 26V507000 was reported 1,245 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 82 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 149 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 180 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 130 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 93 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 53 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 53 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 57 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 30 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 37 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 42 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 51 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 46 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 62 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 82 | |
| 2026-Q4 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V844000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V895000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V085000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V130000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V385000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V434000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V489000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V838000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V035000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V051000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V376000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V554000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V935000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V002000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V092000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V283000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V507000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE22002 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA22002 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE23003 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | DP23001 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | DP23002 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE23014 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA24001 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | RQ24009 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE24031 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE24033 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | AQ25002 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE25012 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA26002 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE26006 |
Safety Recalls (17)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Lights, Suspension, Steering, Seat belts, Electrical, Automatic braking / collision warning, Rear camera / backup safety, and Tires.
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Recall campaign 22V844000
Lights
- Report date
- Component:
- Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 22V895000
Suspension
- Report date
- Component:
- Suspension (SUSPENSION)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 23V085000
Steering
- Report date
- Component:
- Steering (STEERING)
- 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. 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.
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Recall campaign 23V130000
Seat belts
- Report date
- Component:
- Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 23V385000
Steering
- Report date
- Component:
- Steering (STEERING)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 23V434000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 23V489000
Automatic braking / collision warning
- Report date
- Component:
- Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 23V838000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 24V035000
Rear camera / backup safety
- Report date
- Component:
- Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 24V051000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 24V376000
Seat belts
- Report date
- Component:
- Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 24V554000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 24V935000
Tires
- Report date
- Component:
- Tires (TIRES)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 25V002000
Rear camera / backup safety
- Report date
- Component:
- Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 25V092000
Steering
- Report date
- Component:
- Steering (STEERING)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 26V283000
Rear camera / backup safety
- Report date
- Component:
- Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
- 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.
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Recall campaign 26V507000
Lights
- Report date
- Component:
- Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
- Consequence:
- 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. 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-16
Showing 4 of 1,168 complaints · page 1 of 47
CrashFireInjuryDeath
On October 13, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM, my 2023 Tesla Model Y was operating with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged on I-595 in Davie, Florida. While approaching a closed Express Lane entrance, the vehicle steered toward the end of a swing gate barrier marked "DO NOT ENTER" and collided with it. The impact damaged the lower left portion of the windshield. No injuries were reported. The incident was captured by the vehicle's dashcam. Florida Highway Patrol attended the scene, reviewed the footage, and documented the collision. The vehicle's steering behavior while FSD was engaged raises concerns about its ability to recognize and safely respond to closed lane entrances and physical road barriers. The incident has been reported to Tesla, with a request to preserve relevant vehicle data and investigate the FSD behavior. No technical findings have been provided yet.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
i was driving Tesla in full self driving and when it parked halfway in the garage and as soon as tried to take control It dashed into my garage inner walls and went through it within a fraction of a second. It was out of control.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
This is my 13th complaint regarding this car. When I drive out of internet connection, the car switches to "navigating offline" and is pretty inaccurate, even if the destination showed while I had connectivity. Tesla makes you pay for "premium connectivity" to get apps that you may already have a subscription or phone access to. I do not have premium connectivity and was under the assumption that I would not be stranded if I drove out of internet range. But it has happened to me before, especially in the mountains. Since the car has to be towed if it gets a flat, and TESLA "always" knows where my car is, I consider it a safety concern (especially as a single woman) to be out of contact. I drove to Big Bend National Park on 9.27.26 and returned on 10.4.26 and had several instances of "navigating offline"
CrashFireInjuryDeath
While using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) on El Camino Real in San Bruno, California, my Model Y approached the vehicle ahead dangerously closely before abruptly braking to a stop. I did not initiate the braking. It appeared to be automatic emergency braking, but the system responsible has not been confirmed by Tesla. No collision occurred. I was not pressing the accelerator. However, the approximately two-minute video shows an accelerator indicator active for a prolonged period, including during slowing, stopping and lane changes. I am concerned that the indicated accelerator input did not match my actual input. I cannot determine whether this was a display, pedal-sensing or FSD/software issue. I reported this to Tesla Service Burlingame and attached the video to my service request. Tesla initially recommended restarting the touchscreen and subsequently issued a $325 general diagnostic estimate. Tesla stated it would not inspect the vehicle without approval of that estimate. I have not authorized paid diagnostics, and the safety concern remains unresolved. I requested preservation of vehicle logs and technical escalation. Please investigate the near-collision, the braking intervention and the apparent accelerator-input discrepancy. The incident occurred at about 9 a.m.; speed was approximately 20-30 mph. I tentatively recall FSD version 14.3.xx, but cannot confirm it. The exact vehicle software version, incident mileage, warning information and source interface of the accelerator indicator are unknown. I have not completed an on-site Tesla inspection. The video, Tesla correspondence and diagnostic estimate are available upon request.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
Owners named Automatic braking / collision warning most often — 415 of 1,168 reports (36%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
NHTSA lists 17 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Lights, Suspension, Steering, Seat belts, Electrical, Automatic braking / collision warning, Rear camera / backup safety, and Tires. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2023 Tesla Model Y?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Ask whether the warning lights stay off and whether related recalls were done. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-10-04
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
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Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-10-16. YearTell is not a government agency.