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2023 Tesla Model Y safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.
16
Recalls
13
Investigations opened
8
Investigations closed
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE22002

    Unexpected Brake Activation

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA24001

    Loss of steering control

  3. Recall

    Recall 26V283000

    A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23003

    Steering Wheel Detachment

  5. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24033

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  6. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP23001

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  7. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA26002

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  8. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24031

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  9. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25012

    Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

  10. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002

    Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

  11. Recall

    Recall 25V092000

    A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  12. Recall

    Recall 25V002000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  13. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24033

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  14. Recall

    Recall 24V935000

    Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

  15. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24031

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  16. Recall

    Recall 24V554000

    An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

  17. Recall

    Recall 24V376000

    A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  18. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA22002

    Autopilot System Driver Controls

  19. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009

    Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

  20. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23014

    Loss of steering control

  21. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA24001

    Loss of steering control

  22. Recall

    Recall 24V051000

    Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

  23. Recall

    Recall 24V035000

    A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

  24. Recall

    Recall 23V838000

    In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

  25. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23014

    Loss of steering control

  26. Recall

    Recall 23V489000

    Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.

  27. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP23002

    Sudden Unintended Acceleration

  28. Recall

    Recall 23V434000

    A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.

  29. Recall

    Recall 23V385000

    A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  30. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP23001

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  31. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23003

    Steering Wheel Detachment

  32. Recall

    Recall 23V130000

    A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  33. Recall

    Recall 23V085000

    FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.

  34. Recall

    Recall 22V895000

    A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

  35. Recall

    Recall 22V844000

    A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  36. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA22002

    Autopilot System Driver Controls

  37. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE22002

    Unexpected Brake Activation

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.