Recalls: Tesla Model Y
Overview
OverviewRecalls are issued for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Manufacturers or importers seek to inform the original buyer if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. However, manufacturers or importers may not have the contact details of subsequent owners. Please note that the recalls below are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Tesla Model Y
2019-20 Tesla Model Y: brake caliper bolts not sufficiently tightened
In August 2021, recall campaign SB-21-33-002 was issued for 2019-20 Tesla Model Y vehicles. In these vehicles, the brake caliper bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened. This could reduce braking performance and, in turn, the risk of a collision and injury to both vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001653.
2018-20 Tesla Model Y: front seatbelts may properly secured
In August 2021, recall campaign SB-21-20-001 was issued for 2018-20 Tesla Model Y vehicles. In these vehicles, the front row seatbelt bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened. In the event of a collision, the stabelt may not operate as intended if it was not secured correctly – this could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001654.
2022 Tesla Model Y: tail lamps may not illuminate
In November 2022, recall campaign SB-22-00-016 was issued for 2022 Tesla Model Y vehicles. Due to a softwar error, the tail lamps on one or both sides may not illuminate as intended. If this occurred uring dark conditions, the following vehicles may have reduced visibility and may not be able to identify the vehicle. However, brake lamps, reverse lamps and turn signals were not affected by this condition and would continue to operate as intended. Nonetheless, if following traffic was unable to identify the vehicle, it could increase the risk of a collision and injury to both vehicle occupants and other road users. This recall was addressed by updating the vehicle’s software, which did not require the customer to schedule a service appointment. If the vehicle was running software version 2022.40.100 or 2022.40.1 or later, the vehicle was not subject to this issue. Owners could confirm their vehicle’s software version by tapping ‘Controls’, then ‘Software’ on the touchscreen. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005571.
2022-23 Tesla Model Y: notchy steering wheel in cold temperatures
In January 2024, recall campaign SB-24-32-001 was issued for 2022-23 Tesla Model Y vehicles. Due to a software issue, the steering wheel may feel notchy when operating the vehicle in cold temperatures. There was no safety hazard and the defect would not otherwise affect the performance of the vehicle. However, the vehicle may not be compliant with Australian Design Rule (ADR) 90/00 – Steering System 2018. Owners of affected vehicles were advised to contact Tesla to make an appointment to have the vehicle software version inspected and updated to version 2023.38 or later, or update their vehicle software using the touchscreen. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005875.
2022-24 Tesla Model Y: driver may not be warned of unlatched bonnet
In August 2024, recall campaign SB-24-00-012 was issued for 2022-24 Tesla Model Y vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, the bonnet latch assembly may not detect when it was opened and may therefore fail to warn the driver of an “open bonnet”. If the vehicle was driven with an unlatched bonnet, it could open abruptly and obstruct the driver’s view – this would increase the risk of a collision and injury to both vehicle occupants and other road users. To fix, an over-the-air software update (OTA) was to be installed on all affected vehicles. If the vehicle was running on software version 2024.20.3 or later, the vehicle was not subject to this issue. Owners could confirm their vehicle’s software version by tapping ‘Controls’, then ‘Software’ on the touchscreen. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-006042.
Problems and faults: Tesla Model Y
Overview
OverviewThis section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Tesla Model Y
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Tesla Model Y.
