2023 Tesla Model Y safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
147
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
16
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 47 report injuries (76 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2023 Tesla Model Y vehicles were involved in 22 fatal crashes with 19 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse · May 4, 2026
- Crash riskPrinted circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience… · Feb 14, 2025
- Crash riskComputer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera… · Jan 6, 2025
- Crash riskTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated… · Dec 17, 2024
- Crash riskHood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the… · Jul 24, 2024
- Crash riskIn the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible… · May 28, 2024
- Crash riskAn incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake… · Jan 30, 2024
- Crash riskSoftware instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying · Jan 22, 2024