2024 Tesla Model Y Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 335 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2024 Tesla Model Y, 1% of the 335 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“It has been towed to Tesla 5 times in the last 6 months. The car will all of a sudden do ALL of the following. Hood pops open Tailgate starts to go up and down The car lights start to flash - all of them The heater goes on 100 percent The seat and steering wheel warmers are activated The horn blows constantly The windows go up and down The stereo goes on full blast I cannot stop any of these things from happening. Tesla has had the car 5 times and said it is all repaired but it comes back every time. I cant trust driving the car anymore”
NHTSA complaint #11766808, filed 2026-09“•What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? oApparent seat cushion/leather-type material. Possible others. •How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? oThe seat melted stuck to a gym (drawstring) bag I had placed on it. When removed, the hot, sticky parts of the seat stuck to my bag and hands. I was put at risk for potential burns. oA person could get stuck on the seat potentially putting them at risk when not being able to exit the vehicle if needed in a safety situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11617655, filed 2024-10“Whenever turning a clicking sound is occurring underneath the driver seat. The seat does not seem to be properly secured from the factory. Tesla said it does not seem to be a safety concern over the phone and will not work to get my vehicle into the service department in a reasonable timeframe. Many weeks to schedule with no alternative.”
NHTSA complaint #11606872, filed 2024-08“The driver’s seat material is deteriorating prematurely on the left bolster area. The damage affects the structural support of the seat edge, which causes the driver to shift position unexpectedly during turns, braking, and lane changes. This instability can delay reaction time and reduces secure seating posture. The deterioration is progressive, and if it continues, the driver may not remain firmly supported, which creates a safety risk under normal driving conditions. This also suggests a potential materials or manufacturing defect for this model year.”
NHTSA complaint #11699613, filed 2025-11Related recalls
- 24V886000Nov 22, 2024Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model Y vehicles. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.Covers: Tesla Model Y 2024
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2024 Tesla Model Y
126 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
61 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsLane departure
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Tesla Model Y
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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