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2023 Tesla Y

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Y.

Engine Electric

The 2023 Tesla Y Electric utilizes an electric powertrain and carries a reliability record encompassing 1,089 total owner complaints alongside 16 distinct recalls. Forward Collision Avoidance systems generated the highest complaint volume, marking a critical vulnerability in this production year's safety architecture. Taken together, these metrics position the 2023 variant as a high-incident model year within the Y Electric's reliability history, signaling substantial quality control challenges that researchers should weigh when evaluating long-term durability risks.

Model year202320212020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height63.8 in
Wheelbase113.8 in
Curb weight4416 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2023 Tesla Y top in one area — the forward collision avoidance, 186 of 1,089 reports (17%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 142 of the reports describe a crash and 3 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the forward collision avoidance pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

16
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
90
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
13
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,089
Owner complaints
142 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,089 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Forward Collision Avoidance186
Steering98
Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance65
Unknown Or Other61
Suspension57
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance54
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance36
Electrical System35

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 90 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SB-25-31-0042025-06-24SuspensionA firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that…
SB-24-17-0052025-04-03Electrical SystemOn certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires…
SB-25-17-0052025-02-25Electrical SystemOn some Model Y vehicles, the center high mounted stop light may cause interference with…
SB-24-17-0052025-01-16Electrical SystemOn certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires…
SB-24-11-0062024-10-25StructureOn certain Model Y vehicles, the LH and/or RH rear primary body seals might cause wind…

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Recalls
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Y have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.