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2023 Tesla Model Y Lane Departure Problems

NHTSA lists 80 Lane Departure complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, 7% of its 1,163 total complaints, tied to 17 crashes and 14 injuries. No related recall exists for this issue.

Lane Departure complaints
80
7% of 1,163
Crashes reported
17
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
14
Median mileage
450 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical lane departure system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the autopilot or lane-keeping system steering into oncoming traffic or across lanes without warning.
  • Some describe the steering suddenly turning stiff or unresponsive, then swerving left or right on its own before a collision.
  • Blind spot and backing-up warnings reportedly fail to beep or activate even when another vehicle or object is close.
  • Several owners say the onboard computer short-circuits and disables lane-keeping, cameras, and automatic braking at the same time.
  • One owner reported the steer-assist feature overcorrected sharply after a manual swerve to avoid road debris.

When 2023 Tesla Model Y lane departure system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 26, 2022, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2023 Tesla Model Y lane departure complaints: complaints filed per month7Dec 2022May 2023Nov 2023Jun 2024Nov 2024Aug 2025Apr 2026Sep 2026
80 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2023 (7).

Lane Departure recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model Y

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Lane Departure complaints by Model Y model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20190 (0%)
  2. 202029 (10%)
  3. 202174 (7%)
  4. 202270 (8%)
  5. 202380 (7%)
  6. 202449 (15%)
  7. 202520 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2023 Tesla Model Y owners reported Lane Departure problems?
NHTSA lists 80 Lane Departure complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, which is 7% of the 1,163 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Tesla Model Y lane departure system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2023 Tesla Model Y.
Have these lane departure complaints led to crashes or injuries?
Yes. Owners' complaints in this area are tied to 17 crashes and 14 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do lane departure issues typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 450 miles.
How does the 2023 Model Y compare to other years for this issue?
The 2023 model's Lane Departure complaints are 7% of its total, similar to 2021 (7%) and 2022 (8%), lower than the 15% and 20% shares seen in 2024 and 2025.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.