Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2022 Tesla Model Y.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 20-25 mph, the hood unexpectedly opened, struck the windshield, and obstructed the visibility of the road. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The contact stated that while attempting to close the hood, he noticed that the hood struts were completely damaged. The contact removed the struts and closed the hood manually. The vehicle was taken to a Tesla service center, where the contact was informed that the vehicle data recorder was missing information on the failure. The Tesla service center replaced the windshield at the owner expense. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v554000 (latches/locks/linkages, electrical system); which the contact related to the failure. The Tesla service center informed the contact that the hood repair could not be covered under the recall because the failure could be related to an aftermarket accessory that the contact had installed on the hood. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while outside the vehicle letting her daughter into the vehicle, the door shut and the passenger door automatically locked and failed to unlock. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's son was occupying a car seat locked in the vehicle. The contact had to call her husband to unlock the vehicle. The contact called an unknown local dealer for a mobile appointment but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 7,900.
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle it was later discovered that the front hood lid had erroneously opened. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Also, the contact stated that the regenerative braking system had malfunctioned causing the braking distances to be extended while attempting to stop the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 6,000.