Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y owners have reported 8 problems related to latches/locks/linkage (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Tesla Model Y based on all problems reported for the Model Y.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 10/19/2025

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tpms displayed that the psi of the tires was low. Additionally, a notification advising that the vehicle was experiencing low voltage and drainage and would shut down was displayed. The contact called towing services. The contact stated that the towing agent who assisted in towing the vehicle informed the contact that the tires were losing air, and the front passenger's side tire or wheel was defective. The vehicle was towed to a Tesla service center, where the power converter system(pcs) was corrected. Additionally, the technician informed the contact that the passenger's side tire was leaking air due to a rim defect, but the vehicle was not repaired, and the contact was advised to pick up the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be driven at 20 mph due to the failure. The contact had not retrieved the vehicle from the service center. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 24v935000 (tires), but the Tesla service center informed the contact that the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v554000 (latches/locks/linkages, electrical system) and 24v935000 (tires) were marked as complete on the manufacturer's website; however, the NHTSA VIN tool displayed that the recalls were incomplete. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver's seat was not adjustable. The contact stated that while attempting to move the seat higher and forward, the seat turned inward towards the right. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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2 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2021 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 10/04/2025

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud pop coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle lost automotive power and rolled away in reverse downhill towards oncoming traffic. The contact was able to avoid oncoming traffic and reverse onto the shoulder of the road; however, the driver’s side rear driver’s door failed to unlatch or open as intended while using the interior door handles. A local tow truck arrived on scene, and the passenger’s side door failed to open as intended with the exterior door handle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the 12-volt battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but remained at the local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

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3 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 09/30/2024

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v051000 (electrical system) and 24v554000 (latches/locks/linkages, electrical system); however, the contact was not able to perform the over the air software updates. The contact called and informed the manufacturer that the current operating system software was out of date. The contact stated that the operating system software version was 2023. 44. 30. 8 and the newest version was 2024. 20. 3. The manufacturer informed the contact that the operating system was adequate. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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4 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2020 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/15/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Tesla model. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v554000 (latches/locks/linkages, electrical system); however, the contact stated that the dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a system software update issue. The contact was informed that the dealer was not responsible to cover the cost of the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate mileage was 77,334. Parts distribution disconnect.

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5 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2022 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 06/19/2024

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.

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6 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2021 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 06/03/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and attempting to open the rear passenger’s side door, the door failed to open from the outside. The contact attempted to use the emergency release and the door failed to open. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact reached out to the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised the contact there was no urgency in getting the failure repaired. The contact was informed by the manufacturer where the emergency release button was in the vehicle in the door behind the speaker however, the contact was unable to access the button. The contact was advised to contact the nearest service center for the vehicle to be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

7 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2022 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 01/30/2023

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.

8 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2022 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 03/15/2022

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.


Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Tesla Model Y

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
8
Door Latch problems
3
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1
Trunk Lid Latch problems
1
Hood Latch problems
1


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