2023 Tesla Model Y air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 41 complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 2% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 22 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 17 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 22 crashes, 1 fire, 17 injuries.
What owners wrote
The Autopilot/Active Safety sensor system and automated emergency braking (AEB) component failed. The vehicle experienced an uncommanded, severe "phantom braking" event and simultaneous steering lock. The vehicle is currently [State if it is at a tow yard, repair shop, or totaled, e.g., at an insurance-designated salvage yard] and is available for inspection upon request.
The contact owned a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact experienced a medical emergency and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed as needed. The contact and wife who was seated in the front passenger seat, were transported to the local medical center. The contact was unconscious when transported.
Other problems reported for the 2023 Tesla Model Y
- Forward collision avoidance 635 complaints
- Steering 217 complaints
- Cruise control 168 complaints
- Brakes 154 complaints
- Suspension 135 complaints
- Electrical system 125 complaints
- Lane departure 96 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 64 complaints