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2023 Tesla Model Y power train problems

27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Tesla Model Y2% of all complaints for this model year.

27
Power Train complaints
2%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
4 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • While driving on I-95 North in the fast lane at highway speed, my 2023 Tesla Model Y experienced a sudden loss of propulsion and displayed a warning indicating the vehicle was shutting down. The vehicle rapidly decelerated and would not respond to acceleration or drive engagement. Steering remained…

    filed May 4, 2026

  • The rear subframe wiring harness on my Tesla contains a significant design flaw that creates an unreasonable safety risk. The factory-installed corrugated protective tubing (wire loom) terminates prematurely, leaving approximately 1 inch of critical wiring completely exposed at the connector. This…

    filed Apr 16, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Power Train problems in other Model Y years

YearReportsShare
2026 Model Y72%
2025 Model Y11%
2024 Model Y62%
2022 Model Y152%
2021 Model Y293%
2020 Model Y52%
Model Y power train problems by year →

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.