https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Tesla Model Y. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:49:00 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178741 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Both torn bushing and broken links at 29k miles. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178742 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Both torn bushing and broken links at 29k miles. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178743 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Both torn bushing and broken links at 29k miles. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178496 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 9th my wife got into an accident in our 2022 Tesla Model Y vehicle. She reported that as she was backing out of a prking spot in a strip mall, the vrhicle suddenly accelerated backward involuntarely which resulted in colliding with a vehicle which was approaching from the rear side. My wife reported the speed was so violent that she felt dizziness. When she took the car bto the Tesla s https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178718 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Driver side front window auto rolled back up after pressing the button to once to roll it down. This happened while driving while the right hand was on the steering wheel. The left hand got caught inbetween the window glass and the window frame as it auto rolled back up on its own. It caused bleeding and pain to the left hand. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178664 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint regarding a newly leased 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD, which I took delivery of on February 6, 2026 from Tesla Watertown, MA. I am a returning Tesla customer and entered this lease after test driving the same model on January 24, which did not exhibit any issues. Immediately upon driving the vehicle off the lot (approximately 12 miles), I noticed a persistent rattl https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178665 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint regarding a newly leased 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD, which I took delivery of on February 6, 2026 from Tesla Watertown, MA. I am a returning Tesla customer and entered this lease after test driving the same model on January 24, which did not exhibit any issues. Immediately upon driving the vehicle off the lot (approximately 12 miles), I noticed a persistent rattl https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178666 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint regarding a newly leased 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD, which I took delivery of on February 6, 2026 from Tesla Watertown, MA. I am a returning Tesla customer and entered this lease after test driving the same model on January 24, which did not exhibit any issues. Immediately upon driving the vehicle off the lot (approximately 12 miles), I noticed a persistent rattl https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178104 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car suddenly reduced lane assistance and steering assistance functionality. After calling Tesla they said it is not a software issue. I checked the service mode and it indicated a malfunction in the steering assist motor, which apparently costs $3500 to replace. Online, I have found many complaints about this problem that are not resolved by software updates. In addition, there was a large num https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178105 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car suddenly reduced lane assistance and steering assistance functionality. After calling Tesla they said it is not a software issue. I checked the service mode and it indicated a malfunction in the steering assist motor, which apparently costs $3500 to replace. Online, I have found many complaints about this problem that are not resolved by software updates. In addition, there was a large num https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178106 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car suddenly reduced lane assistance and steering assistance functionality. After calling Tesla they said it is not a software issue. I checked the service mode and it indicated a malfunction in the steering assist motor, which apparently costs $3500 to replace. Online, I have found many complaints about this problem that are not resolved by software updates. In addition, there was a large num https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178078 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was driving with the car in Autopilot in the center lane of the highway. I could see a white vehicle move close on my right, and I confirmed that it had crossed over into my lane with both its front and back left wheels on my Tesla screen with a quick glance. I then tried to maneuver to the left lane (which my screen showed was clear) but the steering wheel had significant tension. All of a sudd https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178279 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 28, 2026, the vehicle (a Tesla Model Y) was operating with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system actively engaged in normal highway traffic conditions. Without any prior warning messages, chimes, or system alerts, the FSD system abruptly disengaged approximately 1 second before the vehicle steered into a concrete road divider. Component failed: The Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) software a https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178280 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 28, 2026, the vehicle (a Tesla Model Y) was operating with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system actively engaged in normal highway traffic conditions. Without any prior warning messages, chimes, or system alerts, the FSD system abruptly disengaged approximately 1 second before the vehicle steered into a concrete road divider. Component failed: The Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) software a https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178281 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 28, 2026, the vehicle (a Tesla Model Y) was operating with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system actively engaged in normal highway traffic conditions. Without any prior warning messages, chimes, or system alerts, the FSD system abruptly disengaged approximately 1 second before the vehicle steered into a concrete road divider. Component failed: The Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) software a https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2177916 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that the model year was advertised with a front trunk emergency release and interior lighting. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle was not designed with the front trunk emergency release or interior lighting, which the contact considered a safety issue and a violation of FMVSS No. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2177917 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that the model year was advertised with a front trunk emergency release and interior lighting. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle was not designed with the front trunk emergency release or interior lighting, which the contact considered a safety issue and a violation of FMVSS No. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178170 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tesla decided to remove the safety unlock illuminated button from its front trunk (frunk) sometime in mid 2025. This can be a safety issue which was present in earlier models and against the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 401, mandating an interior release mechanism for enclosed trunks to prevent entrapment. I contacted Tesla and they told me that my vehicle was made after Tesla de https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2178171 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tesla decided to remove the safety unlock illuminated button from its front trunk (frunk) sometime in mid 2025. This can be a safety issue which was present in earlier models and against the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 401, mandating an interior release mechanism for enclosed trunks to prevent entrapment. I contacted Tesla and they told me that my vehicle was made after Tesla de https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2177651 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH into a parking spot, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle drove over a parking bump, struck a bench, and the automatic emergency braking system engaged, preventing the vehicle from hitting the wall. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that s https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2177292 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle experienced front suspension lateral link failure. The links separated from the sub-frame due to improperly secured fasteners. This is the exact defect described in existing recall SB-21-31-003 / NHTSA Campaign 21V835000. The existing recall states 'front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.' This vehicle has this identica https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2177299 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT front subframe and both front lateral links came loose due to welded nut not present https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2177041 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The upper control arm bolt came loose on its own. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2177047 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On December 30th, 2025, my wife experienced a serious and unexpected safety event while using Autosteer in one of our Tesla Model Y cars (we own two of them). The version of the vehicle software in use was v12 (2025.26.8) and the Full Self Driving (Supervised) Software was v12.6.4. The vehicle came to a complete stop at a red traffic light on northbound San Gabriel Blvd in Pasadena at the interse https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2176935 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT like many have mentioned, the control arm bolt came off or broke. [XXX] / [XXX] / [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2176936 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT like many have mentioned, the control arm bolt came off or broke. [XXX] / [XXX] / [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2177079 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has a phantom breaking problem. It does that 3 times daily on the same route in the same place. This is a big safety flag. It has the same problem on the Autopilot & normal cruise control. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2176930 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT There is no frunk emergency release button in this version of Juniper Model Y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2176524 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT HV failure failed on 2/12/26 @ 62k miles. Multiple errors (BMS_d265 Replacebatterypack, BMS_a079_Max_charge_limit_exceeded, and BMS_a029_dSOC_limiting. Frequent errors while driving, especially during acceleration on highway which were confusing/distracting. The errors seem to indicate danger with the vehicle and to not charge the vehicle/limit the charge to prevent further damage to the vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-y#complaint-2176584 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rear-end collision. My Tesla impacted the rear of another vehicle at approximately 15–18 mph. No forward collision warning observed. Owner-provided data shows AEB status as SNA. Impact is such that the car is totaled.