Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y owners have reported 11 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Tesla Model Y


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Tesla Model Y

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

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.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that his wife drove to a nearby park and while attempting to leave the park, the vehicle was started, and after his wife put her son and daughter in the vehicle, the vehicle shut off unintendedly and all the doors locked.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla model. The contact stated that whether driving, or while the vehicle was parked, the hood and the trunk of the vehicle occasionally opened independently. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while parked and the truck was opened, the truck closed on the child's head inadvertently. The contact stated that on another occasion while parked and the trunk was opened, the trunk closed inadvertently on her right middle, and ring   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Latch problem

The trunk sensor that stops the trunk if it senses an obstacle is not working and gave me a concussion. Also when it hit me I’d did not open back up again   Read details...




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