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Tesla Model Y exterior lighting problems by year

83 NHTSA owner complaints name the exterior lighting across 7 Model Y model years. The most reported year is 2023 with 20 reports.

YearExterior Lighting reportsShare
2026 Model Y176%
2025 Model Y11%
2024 Model Y114%
2023 Model Y202%
2022 Model Y162%
2021 Model Y91%
2020 Model Y93%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the exterior lighting. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.