Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 2026 Tesla Model Y.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems |
Passenger left rear passenger door, right driver side door, right passenger door, trunk door would not open. . Rebooted car still did not open. Open car door intrenally front right. . Closed would not open. Same with all other doors mentioned, Tesla app show vehicle was unlocked when it was not.
After I purchased this car I noticed that the steering wheel and whole car including the seats vibrate. They tried tire pressure, alignment and balancing nothing. It still vibrates so much it’s affecting the nerves in my hands and body and make me numb. They say the car is safe and refuse to diagnose or fix it unless I pay. Car is a month old it’s still under warranty!.
On June 6, 2025, at 5:30 pm mst, I was scheduled to take delivery of a Tesla Model Y at Tesla’s aurora, CO delivery center. Upon inspection, I found visible rear paint damage. Tesla staff verbally acknowledged the defect but refused to provide any written documentation of the issue or the repair plan. I declined delivery due to the defect and the lack of formal repair documentation. I was then told by Tesla staff that if I refused a second delivery — even if the issue remained — I would forfeit my $250 deposit. This was framed as non-refundable and used to pressure acceptance. I also attempted to trade in my leased vehicle (financed by santander consumer USA). Tesla and santander gave me conflicting information about the lease structure, trade-in value, and ownership responsibilities. No formal documentation was offered to clarify. I contacted Tesla’s lease return department, requested written confirmation of the defect, and later filed complaints with the bbb and the colorado attorney general. I am seeking cfpb support to investigate Tesla’s and santander’s leasing practices, use of deposit threats, and lack of transparency in trade-in and vehicle condition handling.
The hood paint thickness looks too thin and painting quality so bad. As soon as it got the stone chip, it makes the body metal part exposed to the air. This defect has hazard of corrosion the hood metal and it makes that metal get brittle. When the driver get the accident after corrosion, it makes passenger in death or severe danger.