2023 Tesla Model Y electrical system problems
109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Tesla Model Y — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was involved in an accident while using Tesla FSD. Driving down the freeway my car hydroplaned and spun out and hit another car. My son who was with me said to me that it seemed the car was going a bit fast for the conditions.”
filed Jun 15, 2026
“A 2023 Tesla Model Y experienced a sudden electrical failure while parked/being prepared for use. Multiple warnings appeared on May 26, 2026, including high-voltage system service required, low-voltage electrical system power reduced/vehicle shutting down, cabin climate control limited, and…”
filed Jun 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has…Campaign 24V554000 · Jul 24, 2024
- An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and…Campaign 24V051000 · Jan 30, 2024
- In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the…Campaign 23V838000 · Dec 12, 2023
- Pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defectiveCampaign 23V434000 · Jun 19, 2023
Related service bulletins
On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
SB-24-17-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 3, 2025On some Model Y vehicles, the center high mounted stop light may cause interference with the power supply line for the High Voltage Controller (HVC), which can falsely trigger High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) alerts…
SB-25-17-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2025On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
SB-24-17-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 47 | 16% |
| 2025 Model Y | 16 | 18% |
| 2024 Model Y | 58 | 19% |
| 2022 Model Y | 115 | 14% |
| 2021 Model Y | 140 | 13% |
| 2020 Model Y | 26 | 10% |
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.