2023 Tesla Model Y Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2023 Tesla Model Y, 0% of the 1,190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model. The contact stated that whether driving, or while the vehicle was parked, the hood and the trunk of the vehicle occasionally opened independently. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11616947, filed 2024-09, 13,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving a variable speed with the front passenger's seat unoccupied, the front passenger's side door made abnormal rattling sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred mainly while driving on a bumpy road surface. Additionally, the contact stated that upon closing the door, she noticed that the door failed to close securely with approximately 5mm gap between the door and the frame. …”
NHTSA complaint #11527875, filed 2023-06, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while parked and the truck was opened, the truck closed on the child's head inadvertently. The contact stated that on another occasion while parked and the trunk was opened, the trunk closed inadvertently on her right middle, and ring fingers without sensing that an object was in the trunk's way. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11561498, filed 2023-12“The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V051000 (Electrical System) and 24V554000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages, Electrical System); however, the contact was not able to perform the over the air software updates. The contact called and informed the manufacturer that the current operating system software was out of date. The contact stated that the operating system software version was 2023.44.30.8 and the newest version was 2024.20.3. The manufacturer informed the contact that the operating system was adequate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11617444, filed 2024-10Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Tesla Model Y
481 complaintsSteering
217 complaintsVehicle speed control
168 complaintsOther or unknown
163 complaintsBrakes
155 complaintsSuspension
136 complaintsElectrical system
125 complaintsLane departure
83 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
64 complaintsWheels
52 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
42 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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