2021 Tesla Model Y structure problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2021 Tesla Model Y — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I brought the vehicle to a Tesla Service Center for a front suspension noise. During the alignment portion of that repair, the technician found a crack in the left side of the rear subframe casting, the structural member that locates the rear suspension links and supports the rear drive unit. The…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that the suspension on the undercarriage of the vehicle was separating from the vehicle. The contact stated that a year prior to the failure, the half shaft used to attach the wheel to the vehicle subframe was fractured and was falling off…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
On certain Model Y vehicles, the LH and/or RH rear primary body seals might cause wind noise in the cabin.
SB-24-11-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Structure problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 28 | 8% |
| 2025 Model Y | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Model Y | 16 | 5% |
| 2023 Model Y | 30 | 3% |
| 2022 Model Y | 31 | 4% |
| 2020 Model Y | 14 | 5% |
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.