How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Tesla Model Y?

NHTSA lists 29 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, which is about 2% of the 1,163 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Tesla Model Y transmission or powertrain?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area on the 2023 Tesla Model Y.

At what mileage do these powertrain problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 3,746 miles.

What kinds of powertrain failures are owners reporting?

Owners describe sudden acceleration, brakes not responding, failure to shift into gear, and rear motor or oil pump failures, sometimes resulting in crashes.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

Of the 29 complaints in this area, NHTSA data shows 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

2023 Tesla Model Y Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, about 2% of its 1,163 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed for this area. Reported failures include sudden acceleration, unresponsive brakes, and rear motor or oil pump failures, with a median failure mileage of 3,746.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 29; 2% of 1,163
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 3,746 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden, unintended acceleration while parking or maneuvering at low speed, sometimes ending in a collision.
Some describe the vehicle unexpectedly shifting from neutral to park or failing to shift into any gear after a warning message appeared.
Several complaints describe rear motor or drive unit failures, including a faulty oil pump that triggered a 'powertrain requires service' alert shortly after purchase.
Drivers report the brakes failing to respond for a few seconds during phantom acceleration events, leading to chain-reaction crashes.
One owner reported the vehicle losing power and coasting to a stop on the highway after multiple warning codes appeared.

When 2023 Tesla Model Y transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 27, 2023, latest Aug 20, 2026.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2023 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model Y

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Model Y model year

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

20190 (0%)
20206 (2%)
202130 (3%)
202216 (2%)
202329 (2%)
20246 (2%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Tesla Model Y?: NHTSA lists 29 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, which is about 2% of the 1,163 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Tesla Model Y transmission or powertrain?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area on the 2023 Tesla Model Y.
At what mileage do these powertrain problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 3,746 miles.
What kinds of powertrain failures are owners reporting?: Owners describe sudden acceleration, brakes not responding, failure to shift into gear, and rear motor or oil pump failures, sometimes resulting in crashes.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: Of the 29 complaints in this area, NHTSA data shows 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.