2020 Tesla Model Y wheels problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2020 Tesla Model Y — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There was a grinding sound coming from the LF wheel. This was progressively getting worse. Car was shaking while driving so dropped it off with my mechanic due to safety concerns. Per the mechanic that fixed the issue: Inspection found LF wheel bearing is loose. A bolt backed out on inside rubbing…”
filed Apr 21, 2026
“I am submitting this service request and formal incident report concerning a serious malfunction of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system on my 2020 Tesla Model Y. While operating the vehicle on [insert road name or location] with FSD fully engaged, the system initiated a left-hand turn but failed to…”
filed May 8, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 9 | 3% |
| 2025 Model Y | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Model Y | 9 | 3% |
| 2023 Model Y | 47 | 4% |
| 2022 Model Y | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 Model Y | 15 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.