2023 Tesla Model Y Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,730miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2023 Tesla Model Y, 2% of the 1,194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,730 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my vehicle and the vehicle suddenly started giving warnings. The gas pedal lost all power immediately and the car started to slow down. I then stepped on the brake pedal to bring the car to a complete stop and turned on the hazard light. However, after around 5 minutes, the car completely shut down and the hazard light also stopped functioning.”
NHTSA complaint #11572565, filed 2024-02“I had the vehicle wrapped on July 5, 2024. The vehicle has never been in a collision. The shop whom did the work did a video of the install showing it was a manufacturer defect. Took the vehicle to Tesla and they denied my warranty even when showing them proof. Both left and right side headlights have the mounting issue which could cause undesired beam to incoming traffic. Bumper is the only thing holding the headlights.”
NHTSA complaint #11600637, filed 2024-07“I am filing a complaint regarding the low-beam headlights on my Tesla. The headlights emit an excessively bright glare that impairs the visibility of oncoming traffic and surrounding motorists, creating a hazardous driving condition. This issue corresponds to federal safety non-compliance under FMVSS No. 108 and NHTSA Recall Campaign No. 26V507, where the low beams were found to output up to 230.1 candela, nearly doubling the legal federal limit of 125 candela. …”
NHTSA complaint #11756327, filed 2026-08“The backup camera failed to display any image, even with a vehicle restart by pushing the 2 buttons on the steering wheel to force a vehicle restart. I cannot see the back of the vehicle without the camera as the rearview window is so up high that it creates blind spots that I cannot see to safely get in or out of a parking spot and this creates a huge safety risk. Warnings that displayed was emergency braking unavailable and park assist unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11561722, filed 2023-12“My driver side tail light has water leaking into it, I reached out to Tesla to have it repaired. Tesla informed me that the amount of water in my taillight is considered acceptable, and that they will not swap it out.”
NHTSA complaint #11561656, filed 2023-12Related recalls
- 26V507000Aug 4, 2026Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum…Covers: Tesla Model Y 2020–2023, Model 3 2017–2023
- 22V844000Nov 15, 2022Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.Covers: Tesla Model Y 2020–2023, Model 3 2023
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Tesla Model Y
481 complaintsSteering
219 complaintsVehicle speed control
168 complaintsOther or unknown
165 complaintsBrakes
155 complaintsSuspension
137 complaintsElectrical system
126 complaintsLane departure
84 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
64 complaintsWheels
52 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
43 complaintsAir bags
41 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Tesla Model Y
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology