2023 Tesla Model Y air bags problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2023 Tesla Model Y — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact experienced a medical emergency and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed as needed. The contact and wife who was seated in the front passenger seat, were transported…”
filed Jul 24, 2026
“The contact owned a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving at approximately 58 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and the front passenger side crashed into a lamp pole however, the air bags were not deployed. The air bag warning light was illuminated. No injuries were sustained and no…”
filed Jun 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 6 | 2% |
| 2025 Model Y | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 Model Y | 9 | 3% |
| 2022 Model Y | 19 | 2% |
| 2021 Model Y | 22 | 2% |
| 2020 Model Y | 17 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.