2026 Tesla Model Y Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 427 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 8 complaints about the seats of the 2026 Tesla Model Y, 2% of the 427 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.
“I picked up a new model Y Juniper. I have an issue with the driver's side seat. The seat bottom is shifting and popping when turning. They replaced the seat with a brand new one. I still have the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11665528, filed 2025-06“Tesla driver seat folding down and moving forward automatically, especially when the driver is seated: It keeps happening when I enter the car. It might be triggered by my pressing the brake before i decide to start driving, or even while I am simply parked for a while, without giving any instructions to the seat. My searches online point to the easy entry setting.This dangerous behaviour is not part of a correct definition of easy entry. Why are sensors and stupid programming now allowed to override the safety of the driver? …”
NHTSA complaint #11710015, filed 2026-01“During normal driving, the driver’s seat shifts/moves during turns. This is distracting and raises concerns about the seat’s ability to hold position in the event of a collision. I brought the vehicle to Tesla Service to address this problem. However, the service center dismissed the concern without properly diagnosing it. Specifically, Tesla did not perform a test drive to replicate the issue. My wife reviewed the trip/route history for the vehicle after the service visit and confirmed that no test drive occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683531, filed 2025-08“I am reporting a recurring and unresolved electrical/safety issue with my new Tesla Model Y. The issue has occurred 5 times within the past 4 weeks and affects multiple systems simultaneously. When the issue occurs: * The air conditioning stops working completely. * The driver-side front and rear windows cannot be rolled down or up. * The driver seat adjustment may not function properly. The problem appears intermittently. It may disappear temporarily and then return hours or days later. Tesla service has inspected the vehicle multiple times, but the issue continues to recur. …”
NHTSA complaint #11738462, filed 2026-05“Driver seat frame, cushion and backrest moves from side to side during cornering. This issue has gradually gotten worse, to a point that just shifting my body weight on the seat is able to move it. Tesla service center says it is within specification, but it does not feel safe.”
NHTSA complaint #11773896, filed 2026-10Related recalls
- 25V410000Jun 18, 2025Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly…Covers: Tesla Model Y 2026, Model 3 2026
Related service bulletins
- 11034277Jun 4, 2026On some vehicles, degraded or excessive glue under the front seat cushion(s) may cause creaking noises during cornering or when pressing on the seat cushion(s). Upon customer…
- 11033171May 29, 2026On some vehicles, insufficient lubricant at the front seat recliner tube ends may cause creaking noises during weight shifting when the seat is occupied. Upon customer complaint…
- 11030613Mar 31, 2026On some vehicles, the LH and/or RH front seat backrest blower(s) may emit a loud grinding noise in the shoulder area of the backrest when front seat cooling is enabled. Inspect…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2026 Tesla Model Y
136 complaintsForward collision avoidance
127 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsLane departure
52 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
28 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsWheels
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 Tesla Model Y
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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