2023 Tesla Model Y air bags problems
38 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 front left safety system issue. Warning light has come on causing the car, unable to deploy airbags in the event of an accident according to what it’s stating.”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“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
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 | 7 | 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.