2026 Tesla Model Y Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 137about this part
- Share
- 32%of 432 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 137 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2026 Tesla Model Y, 32% of the 432 complaints for this model year. 31 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car locked itself with the phone key and the key card sitting in the car. My baby was trapped in the back seat. Eventually, I was able to get a hold of my husband and he was able to unlock the car from the app. I was talking to 911 when he saw my messages and unlocked the car. I think poor cell reception may have been the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #11755383, filed 2026-08“I was using FSD the whole time without any issues. As I approached an intersection, I wanted to go straight, but the FSD intended to make a right turn, so I switched to manual mode. After driving halfway through the intersection, I switched back to FSD, and the car suddenly made a sharp right turn, crashing directly into the traffic light.”
NHTSA complaint #11682709, filed 2025-08“After I purchased this car I noticed that the steering wheel and whole car including the seats vibrate. They tried tire pressure, alignment and balancing nothing. It still vibrates so much it’s affecting the nerves in my hands and body and make me numb. They say the car is safe and refuse to diagnose or fix it unless I pay. Car is a month old it’s still under warranty!”
NHTSA complaint #11683645, filed 2025-08“In under a year I have had to replace my windshield three times due to cracks from debris. The total cost would be greater than $4,000. I, nor my wife and family have ever had to replace a windshield on any previous car we had owned this many times in under one year or even at all. I suspect there is a defect in the build of the windshield or the design of the car that may be causing this.”
NHTSA complaint #11724418, filed 2026-03“While driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y on October 24, 2025, the Autopilot system disengaged twice on regular city roads, causing the car to suddenly stop in traffic. A new “Attention Control” feature silently required small steering inputs without any sound alert, which distracted me from the road. The lack of audible warning and sudden disengagement created a serious safety risk for me and surrounding drivers.”
NHTSA complaint #11695694, filed 2025-10Related service bulletins
- 11036613Aug 15, 2026On some Model Y vehicles built before February 28, 2026, the design of the HVAC inlet duct may lead to water ingress into the air filter and/or vehicle interior. If the vehicle…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2026 Tesla Model Y
129 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsSteering
54 complaintsLane departure
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
29 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 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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