Tesla Model Y owners have reported 61 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (56 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Back Up Light Switch problems | |
| Turn Signal problems |
Tesla vehicles include an “ambient light” feature called sync with music. When enabled, the cabin lights pulsate, flash, and change intensity in rhythm with the audio being played. While marketed as a visual enhancement, this mode is extremely distracting when the vehicle is in motion. Read details...
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the headlights inadvertently turned off. No warning light was illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle, and the headlights inadvertently turned on. Read details...
The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in the standard mode or in cruise mode, depressing the brake pedal, there was a delay with the brake lights illuminating. Read details...
In a recent software update, my Model Y’s backup camera has essentially become inoperable. Sometimes the backup camera does not display, or if it does the video feed lags significantly from real time making it unreliable and dangerous. Read details...
The backup camera system is not available, no camera visibility on any of the cameras, no sensors detection, blinkers only lit for 2 seconds and after that they are turned off automatically. Vehicle is not safe to drive with the risk of system failure while driving. Read details...