2021 Tesla Model Y problems by component
1,046 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Tesla Model Y, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 570 | 54% | 4,300 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 177 | 17% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 158 | 15% | — |
| Electrical System → | 140 | 13% | 8,950 mi |
| Steering → | 84 | 8% | — |
| Lane Departure → | 74 | 7% | — |
| Suspension → | 63 | 6% | 27,193 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 42 | 4% | — |
| Structure → | 30 | 3% | — |
| Power Train → | 29 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 27 | 3% | — |
| Back Over Prevention → | 26 | 2% | — |
| Air Bags → | 22 | 2% | — |
| Seats → | 20 | 2% | — |
| Wheels → | 15 | 1% | — |
| Engine → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 0% | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat OR Vehicle) | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.