2023 Tesla Model Y power train problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Tesla Model Y — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On the morning of 8-17, 2026, the vehicle experienced a total electrical power loss and high-voltage system deadlock immediately following an official Tesla Over-The-Air (OTA) software update pushed the previous night. Prior to this remote software update, the vehicle had zero operational issues or…”
filed Aug 20, 2026
“COMPONENT/SYSTEM THAT FAILED: The service brakes failed to stop the vehicle. While reverse-parking at low (parking) speed, I applied the brake pedal and the vehicle did not stop as expected, resulting in contact with an object and vehicle damage. The vehicle is available for inspection upon…”
filed Aug 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 8 | 2% |
| 2025 Model Y | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Model Y | 6 | 2% |
| 2022 Model Y | 15 | 2% |
| 2021 Model Y | 30 | 3% |
| 2020 Model Y | 6 | 2% |
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.