Tesla Model Y

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Recalls 17

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  • Jul 2024 Latches/Locks/Linkages 2023 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.

    Applies to Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 24V554000

  • May 2024 Seat Belts 2023 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…

    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.

    Applies to Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 24V376000

  • Jan 2024 Electrical System 2023 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…

    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.

    Applies to 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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V051000

  • Jan 2024 Back Over Prevention 2023 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.

    Applies to 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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V035000

  • Dec 2023 Electrical System 2023 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.

    Applies to 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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V838000

  • Jul 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance 2023 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.

    Applies to Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 23V489000

  • Jun 2023 Electrical System 2023 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.

    Applies to Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 23V434000

  • May 2023 Steering 2023 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.

    Applies to Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 23V385000

  • Feb 2023 Seats 2023 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.

    Applies to Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 23V130000

  • Feb 2023 Steering 2023 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…

    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.

    Applies to 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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V085000

  • Dec 2022 Suspension 2023 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.

    Applies to Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model Y vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 22V895000

  • Nov 2022 Exterior Lighting 2023 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.

    Applies to Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 22V844000

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — official recalls and owner-filed complaints, shown as reference data, separate from KnownCars community posts. Had one of these problems yourself? Create a free account and post it.