2021 Tesla Model Y seats problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2021 Tesla Model Y — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is for a recurring front passenger safety restraint system defect on a 2021 Tesla Model Y, VIN [XXX]. The defect has now resulted in at least six service visits or invoices involving the same front passenger restraint / occupancy system concern, and Tesla has now charged $1,582.18 for another…”
filed Jul 26, 2026
“Hello, We have 46224 miles on the car currently. A couple of weeks back the whole battery died. Tesla replaced the battery and we picked up the car this past Friday, the XXX. After picking up the car the driver's seat does not slide. I looked it up online on the Tesla website as well as on the app…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 7 | 2% |
| 2025 Model Y | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Model Y | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 Model Y | 13 | 1% |
| 2022 Model Y | 17 | 2% |
| 2020 Model Y | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Tesla Model Y
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.