Wheel Related Problems of the 2020 Tesla Model Y

Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2020 Tesla Model Y.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Tesla Model Y

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
10

Wheel problem #1

I am submitting this service request and formal incident report concerning a serious malfunction of the full self-driving (fsd) system on my 2020 Tesla Model Y. While operating the vehicle on [insert road name or location] with fsd fully engaged, the system initiated a left-hand turn but failed to complete it properly. As a result, the vehicle mounted the sidewalk, causing a blowout of the rear tire and visible damage to the passenger-side rims. Following this incident, I had the tires and wheels replaced. However, the vehicle now exhibits the following ongoing issues: - rubbing noise from the front passenger wheel well when turning - multiple system alerts, including: - autonomous emergency braking disabled - steering alignment issue - stability control and traction control warnings.

Wheel problem #2

Tesla Model Y 2022 lost steering control April 20, 2024 vehicles - Model Y while backing out of indoor parking garage steering wheel locked up! before I could hit the brake the car collided with the cement wall in the garage. Causing some damage to right side. I tried a system reset, no luck. Called Tesla they had me go into diag mode and try a few things with no success. They sent a tow trunk and took to car to the Tesla highland park then to the collision center – they could not unlock the steering wheel and called in people from the fts (field technical support) team to look at it. Very unsafe, it could have been much worse. I do not trust the car anymore!.

Wheel problem #3

While driving on the freeway the autopilot kept turning on, I would immediately turn the autopilot off. The autopilot came on and turned my steering wheel to the left into the highway barrier, thus causing me to take a corrective action. The weather on the freeway way wet and traffic was moderate. The monitor displayed autopilot, which I turned off many during my trip as I am not comfortable with autopilot . I have an insurance claim as there was extensive damage to my car.

Wheel problem #4

When I picked up my Tesla y from a body shop I was informed that my two front tires were worn down, to the core, on the inside rim of the tire. It was as though they were aligned wrong. I was strongly encouraged to drive straight to a tire shop for new tires. At the tire shop two representatives confirmed it would be too dangerous to drive on my existing tires as they were very badly worn. I immediately bought 4 new tires and went to have them aligned. The alignment shop was unable to align the tires due to a worn out knuckle bushing.

Wheel problem #5

My Tesla y lost one of the rear tires pressure suddenly, without any warning. Tire was totally flat. There is no spare tire and I had to get it towed to workshop around 100 miles away Tesla road side assistance did not help at all.

Wheel problem #6

I was driving south on I-75 about 10am on January 16, 2022. Traffics was moderated as I was driving in the left lane about 60 mph following another car. It had suddenly started snowing rather hard and the road was wet as it had been for the previous 50 miles. I felt no change in the road or car handling. Another dark SUV started passing me on the left. That seemed normal until the dark car was about 3/4 of the way passed me. Suddenly my Tesla swung to the left and came in contact with the right rear panel of the SUV. I tried to correct my car but it suddenly went out of control to the left. My car suddenly was out of my control and skidded side ways with the right side of the car coming in contract with the guard rail in the center. It happened so fast I could not react as the car took out about 20-30 feet of metal guard rail. It spun around and ended in the center ditch facing the opposite direction. Air bag on the right side deployed and I was in contact with the center front seat. Car was badly damaged with the damage protion mostly the right side of the car. Police came about 30 minutes later. At first I told him I was uninjured but after about 10 minutes my right leg started hurning and I requested an ambulance with took me to the hospital in corwin ky. That leg swelled up and x-rays and mri were taken. Please talk a look at the vided on youtube under Teslacam. . . There is a video of the same thing happening to a Tesla driver on a highway in southern California. I do not know if this is related to the sudden breaking problem with Teslas. I have been driving for over 50 years and this is my first serious accient.

Wheel problem #7

My wife made a left turn onto agana drive from patterson avenue in santa barbara, California a few blocks our home. After coming to a complete stop before making the turn, she drove about 150 feet when the car swerved to the right and the right rear passenger side of our Tesla Model Y hit left rear driver’s side of another car (BMW). I drove over to assist her and it appears from the aaa tow truck driver that a part of the axle on the right passenger side rear wheel broke later confirmed by my insurance agent and my auto mechanic. It was surprising since she was had completed the turn, was driving slowly straight on agana drive at approximately 25mph when this part broke. Apparently, nobody was seriously injured, the parked car had nobody in it and no real estate property damage appears to have occurred. Was knocked up and over the curb due to the force of the impact braking the other car's rear axle and bending the frame. Our car is still being repaired a month later. Tesla appears to know about the problem since, according to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA), there is a recall scheduled for 2020-2021 Tesla Model Y cars with a recall date of 2021-11-20, recall no. 21v912000, recall notification stating Tesla, inc (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate, recall consequence stating suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash and a recall action stating Tesla service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 18 January 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is sb-21-31-004. Contact for more details and information.

Wheel problem #8

On 5/24/21, I was driving in the rain on a busy 6 lane highway. I was driving under speed limit. The car hydroplaned across 3 lanes, past the divider and spun 180 degrees and I was able to bring it to a halt with fierce braking just before it crossed onto the other side. Some damage to car. I was unhurt. Sheriff came to assist me to safety.

Wheel problem #9

Here is a 2020 Model Y terdsla in the junkyard. . Read more...

Wheel problem #10

I was in a parking garage next to my work and was parking between two cars, I was coming to a complete stop when my car suddenly accelerated and hit the pillar on the left side. It was only a few seconds and I applied the brakes and put the car on park. This is a brand new car with less than 500 miles on it. I felt that the car suddenly accelerated when I was completely stopping. Later, I found out that this has been reported with other Tesla vehicles in a parking garage similar to my situation. Tesla still has not provided the report to me saying it is proprietary information, but take no responsibility. Damages has cost me almost $10,000. I have been driving for more than 30 years and I have a perfect driving record.


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