2023 Tesla Model Y suspension problems

110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2023 Tesla Model Y — 10% of all complaints for this model year.

110

Suspension complaints

10%

share of all complaints

—

median reported incident mileage

3 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The control arms are defective on this vehicle for the second time. I began hearing a clunking sound when I would turned the vehicle in July 2026. When the sound got louder and sharp left turns felt less controlled, I took the vehicle to a local independent tire repair shop immediately. They told…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“A day or two before the incident a warning displayed on the computer that was very vague. I didn't notice any issues with the steering or suspension at the time. I believe I scheduled an appointment but it was two weeks out at the Tesla service center. On June 4 as I pulled into my driveway I heard…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“Left lower control arm link failure. No collisions had occurred in the history of the vehicle, and small sounds were heard prior to failure, with the total failure sound being obvious. No system malfunction warnings were displayed.”
filed Aug 4, 2026

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

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