2023 Tesla Model Y electrical system problems
119 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
“The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH with Full Self-Driving (FSD) engaged, fog and mist obstructed the cameras, causing the FSD feature to disengage. A message to "Take Full Control of the Vehicle" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“2023 Tesla Model Y – HW3 Autopilot computer/camera system failure My 2023 Tesla Model Y has approximately 54,000 miles and is equipped with the Tesla Hardware 3 (HW3) Autopilot computer. After receiving Tesla's FSD v14 Lite software, the vehicle began intermittently losing camera-based…”
filed Sep 14, 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 | 52 | 14% |
| 2025 Model Y | 17 | 17% |
| 2024 Model Y | 58 | 18% |
| 2022 Model Y | 119 | 14% |
| 2021 Model Y | 146 | 14% |
| 2020 Model Y | 27 | 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.