Model-year warranty research

Is an Extended Warranty Worth It for a 2023 Tesla Model Y?

Review estimated repair costs, owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications for this model year. The records describe submitted cases; they do not tell you how likely a failure is.

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1,181complaint reports
17recall campaigns
90manufacturer communications
6leading reported component tags
2023 Tesla Model Y: submitted complaint records, vehicle recall campaigns and available complaint component tags. Counts are not failure rates.
Published source snapshot. Check the record scope below before applying these counts to your vehicle.

Source: NHTSA vehicle records, recall and complaint snapshot 2026-10-18. Manufacturer communications retain their separately dated source snapshot. Counts are submitted records, not failure probabilities. One vehicle can appear in several campaigns.

Complaint model names counted: MODEL Y. Recall model names counted: MODEL Y. Complaint records are deduplicated by ODI number; vehicle recalls are counted by distinct campaign number for this year.

Model-year records

What the 2023 record can and cannot say

The 2023 record contains 1,181 submitted complaints. The median across this model's matched years is 406 reports. Neither number accounts for vehicle sales or time on the road. Source names: MODEL Y. NHTSA source snapshot: 2026-10-18.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control is the most common displayed component tag, with 306 reports (25.9% of this year's submitted complaints). One complaint can name several components. The share describes reports, not the probability of a failure.

EV traction battery replacement has the highest arithmetic midpoint for parts in the applicable planning estimates, at $16,000 before labor. A paid plan can help only if the component and cause qualify; check existing manufacturer coverage first.

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Problem research and repair guidance

2023 Tesla Model Y: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes

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2documented issue files
2vehicle systems

2 recall files · 0 other manufacturer files. These are editorial file counts, not distinct campaign totals, failure rates or a complete recall history.

STEERING

Official NHTSA safety recall2022, 2023Campaign 23V385000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: recall 23V385000

A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.

Condition in the official record

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • NHTSA model names: MODEL Y. Model years: 2022, 2023.
  • NHTSA campaign 23V385000
  • The complete campaign lists 137 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
  • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

Campaign 23V385000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.

Component in the source: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Jurisdiction: United States

Published recall remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2023. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-32-001.

Consequence in the NHTSA record: A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2023. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-32-001.

Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

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Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

Evidence for this issue

TIRES

Official safety recall2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Campaign 24V935000

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: recall 24V935000

Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Condition in the official record

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Which vehicles the source covers
  • NHTSA model names: MODEL Y. Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
  • NHTSA campaign 24V935000
  • The complete campaign lists 696,281 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
  • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Published recall remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

Consequence in the NHTSA record: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

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Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

Evidence for this issue

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A recall remedy follows the campaign and VIN eligibility. A service bulletin provides diagnosis or repair instructions; it does not by itself promise payment. Manufacturer warranty extensions and support programs have their own conditions.

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Keep a current problem separate from future coverage

These files do not supply a shop quote. Ask for a diagnosis and written estimate, then check recall remedies or existing coverage. A new vehicle service contract generally excludes pre-existing conditions.

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Each file retains its original source review date. Historical remedy wording can change; check the current manufacturer notice and NHTSA VIN lookup for your vehicle. The separately dated NHTSA counts elsewhere on this page use a different dataset and scope.

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What can the data tell you about 2023 Tesla Model Y?

No model-specific individual-repair price keys are retained for Tesla Model Y in this library. Generic parts and labor estimates, public records and separate annual cost references may still be available.

Individual-repair price scopeGeneric inputs

Model-level range presence is a source-coverage check. It does not confirm that a repair fits every engine or model year.

EPA configuration match3 source rows

This model year can include different equipment. Use the VIN and original specifications to identify the actual configuration.

Documented repair pathsCheck the source

Recall and communication counts describe records. They cannot establish a breakdown probability or current VIN status.

Price-key audit reviewed October 18, 2026; EPA source snapshot 2026-08-07. Individual-repair ranges and annual repair-budget references are different datasets.

Source: NHTSA vehicle records, recall and complaint snapshot 2026-10-18. Manufacturer communications retain their separately dated source snapshot. Counts are submitted records, not failure probabilities. One vehicle can appear in several campaigns.

Complaint model names counted: MODEL Y. Recall model names counted: MODEL Y. Complaint records are deduplicated by ODI number; vehicle recalls are counted by distinct campaign number for this year.

Sources and methods

What each source tells you

NHTSA records: 1,181 submitted complaints, 17 recalls and 90 manufacturer communications. These are report counts, not failure probabilities.

EPA vehicle details: 3 matched fuel-economy configurations help us leave out repairs for equipment this model year does not have.

Repair-cost estimates: We model 18 applicable repairs beyond normal wear items, using published benchmarks where available plus parts and independent-shop labor assumptions. These ranges are not dealer quotes, repair-shop quotes or invoices.

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Vehicle configuration

2023 EPA specification range

The official dataset contains 3 matched configurations for this model year. The range reflects trim and drivetrain choices, not changes to the complaint count.

Vehicle classSmall SUV
Fuel choicesElectric
Drive layoutsAll-wheel drive
Engine rangeNo combustion engine
EPA efficiency111 to 123 MPGe; 279 to 330 miles electric range
Transmission typesAutomatic

EPA figures vary by configuration. Confirm the exact engine, drive layout and fuel system from the VIN or original window sticker. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, updated 2026-08-07.

Estimated repair bills

Major repair cost range

These ranges combine parts and labor benchmarks with modeled independent-shop rates for 50-metro reference. These are national repair benchmarks and planning assumptions, not published prices for this exact vehicle. We filter repairs using the available model-year specifications; a shop must confirm the engine, equipment and diagnosed job.

RepairSystemEstimated range
EV traction battery replacementEV Powertrain$8,270 to $29,375
EV drive unit replacementEV Powertrain$3,952 to $17,281
EV onboard charger replacementEV Powertrain$1,635 to $8,187
EV thermal management repairEV Powertrain$1,008 to $6,187
Strut and control arm repairSuspension$1,053 to $4,545
Infotainment display or head unit replacementElectrical and Electronic$722 to $4,467
Steering rack replacementSteering$2,232 to $2,681
Electronic control module replacementElectrical and Electronic$604 to $3,210
AC evaporator replacementClimate control$1,223 to $2,079
Radiator replacementCooling System$1,316 to $1,628