Power Train Related Problems of the 2021 Tesla Model Y

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2021 Tesla Model Y. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Tesla Model Y

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
24
Automatic Transmission problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2021 Tesla Model Y

The Power Train problem

Summary of issue: the vehicle has experienced intermittent drive disconnections without warning. This occurred multiple times on August 9–10, 2025, during trips between palo alto and monterey. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated on two separate occasions while idled in a parked position and the brake pedal depressed, he shifted into reverse position and the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward approximately 5ft without acceleration.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Tesla Model Y model year vehicles:



Model Y Service Bulletins
Model Y Defect Investigations