2023 Tesla Model Y Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2023 Tesla Model Y, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 42,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “control arm” (40% of reports).
- 131suspension complaints
- 42,500median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 7%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.
- Control arm: mentioned in 53 of 131 complaints (40%)
- Front suspension: mentioned in 33 of 131 complaints (25%)
- Lateral link: mentioned in 32 of 131 complaints (24%)
- Service center: mentioned in 30 of 131 complaints (23%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 131 complaints, 3 mention a crash.
Tesla Model Y suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 30 | 7% | 10 |
| 2025 Model Y | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2024 Model Y | 10 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Model Y | 131 | 11% | 42,500 |
| 2022 Model Y | 38 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2021 Model Y | 78 | 7% | 6,358 |
| 2020 Model Y | 31 | 11% | 1,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:critical fasteners; suspension:front; suspension:subframe/mounting bracket
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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was park and then I could feel the Tesla Is shaking and went to Tesla because I have a service that day and they told me the suspension to change but I learned for 2023 Tesla Model y thereâs a problem in suspension
Repeated creaking from the front suspension over bumps, speed bumps, and railroad tracks on nearly every drive. The noise was present by about 66,800 miles; exact onset unknown. No warning lights or messages appeared; the noise was the only symptom. On 09/14/2026, at 68,092 miles, a Tesla service…
During normal operation, the driver-side front lower lateral link connection became unsecured. There was no collision, curb strike, pothole impact, accident, or other known impact associated with the failure. The vehicle had been operating normally. When I reversed into my driveway, I heard a loud…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Tesla Model Ys have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 131 owner complaints about suspension for the 2023 Tesla Model Y (11% 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 42,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
The most frequent phrase is “control arm”, in 53 of 131 complaints, followed by “front suspension” (33).
Other 2023 Tesla Model Y problems
See all 2023 Tesla Model Y problems or suspension problems across all Model Y years.