2023 Tesla Model Y suspension problems
123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2023 Tesla Model Y — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The driver's side lower lateral link assembly and half shaft failed and made the car undrivable. The front driver's side wheel turned in and would not straighten out. My wife drove the car on the highway where she could have seriously injured herself or someone else when the car started to show…”
filed Sep 13, 2026
“My 2023 Tesla Model Y suffered a critical factory safety defect: under-torqued front suspension lateral link bolts, causing dangerous clunking noises under Autopilot. The official Tesla Invoice verified the defect and noted it was re-torqued to spec. Crucially, a close friend owning an identical…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly attached to the…Campaign 22V895000 · Dec 5, 2022
Related service bulletins
A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel alignment over time. This feature detects changes in wheel alignment that may be related to incorrect tire pressures…
SB-25-31-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 24, 2025
Suspension problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 29 | 8% |
| 2025 Model Y | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Model Y | 9 | 3% |
| 2022 Model Y | 36 | 4% |
| 2021 Model Y | 74 | 7% |
| 2020 Model Y | 30 | 11% |
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.