Tire Problems of Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y owners have reported 18 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Tesla Model Y


Recently reported Tire problems of Tesla Model Y

The Tire problem

A tire experienced a sudden bead-area blowout while the vehicle was traveling at freeway speed. There was no pothole, curb, debris, or roadway impact. The failure occurred approximately ten days after installation. Inspection shows failure at the tire bead adjacent to a wheel defect.   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the tpms warning light illuminated, with the “tpms fault” message was displayed on the instrument panel.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y equipped with continental tires, tire line: pro contact, tire size: 255/45/r20, dot number: (n/a). The contact stated that several weeks after purchasing the vehicle, a neighbor informed the contact that a tire was flat.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Tire size 255/40r20 tires are chunking please see attached pictures. Numerous other owners with the same issues through online search.   Read details...




Model Y Service Bulletins
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