2023 Tesla Model Y Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2023 Tesla Model Y, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 4,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “service center” (15% of reports).
- 123electrical system complaints
- 4,750median miles at failure
- 24mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Service center: mentioned in 18 of 123 complaints (15%)
- Safety concern: mentioned in 9 of 123 complaints (7%)
- Power reduced: mentioned in 8 of 123 complaints (7%)
- Phantom braking: mentioned in 7 of 123 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 26 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 123 complaints, 24 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 12 an injury.
Tesla Model Y electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 57 | 14% | 5,350 |
| 2025 Model Y | 19 | 18% | — |
| 2024 Model Y | 62 | 19% | 16,011 |
| 2023 Model Y | 123 | 10% | 4,750 |
| 2022 Model Y | 120 | 14% | 16,205 |
| 2021 Model Y | 151 | 14% | 2,500 |
| 2020 Model Y | 28 | 10% | 23,900 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (5)
Back over prevention:software; electrical system
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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:software; latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:software
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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Subject: Urgent Safety Defect: Post-Disengagement Touchscreen Prompt Causes Acute Driver Distraction Feature Involved: Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Post-Takeover Feedback Modal Safety Concern: When a driver manually disengages FSD (Supervised), it is almost always because the vehicle entered a…
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was determined that the front lateral link assembly and full body suspension needed to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Tesla Model Ys have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2023 Tesla Model Y (10% of the 1,181 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Tesla Model Y electrical system?
Yes: 5 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 4,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
The most frequent phrase is “service center”, in 18 of 123 complaints, followed by “safety concern” (9).
Other 2023 Tesla Model Y problems
See all 2023 Tesla Model Y problems or electrical system problems across all Model Y years.