Complaint records

2023 Tesla Model Y Complaints

1092 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, grouped by component category.

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1092 Total complaints
143 Crash reports
3 Fire reports
46 Injury reports
Quick answer: The 2023 Tesla Model Y has 1092 consumer-submitted complaints in our database. The most common complaint categories are steering, forward collision avoidance, unknown or other. Enriched records show 143 crash reports, 3 fire reports, and 46 injury reports.
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.

Buyer interpretation

How to use these complaints before buying

Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.

Complaint volume

1092 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.

Pattern to inspect

The most common categories are steering, forward collision avoidance, unknown or other. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.

Severity flags

Enriched records include 143 crash reports, 3 fire reports, 46 injury reports, and 1 fatality report. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.

Mileage clue

Mileage is available on 76 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 14,420 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have you had any problems related to steering, forward collision avoidance, unknown or other?
  • Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
  • Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
  • Can we also check the recall record for this 2023 Tesla Model Y?
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How severe are the 2023 Tesla Model Y complaints?

Enriched complaint indicators from official bulk records.

143 Crash
3 Fire
46 Injury
1 Fatality
98 Towed
36 Medical attention

Mileage at failure is available on 76 complaints ; average reported mileage is 14,420 miles.

Most common incident states: CA (25), TX (9), NM (6), FL (5), NY (5), OH (3), AL (2), AZ (2).

What are the most common 2023 Tesla Model Y complaint categories?

1,092 total complaints on record

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