Trunk Lid Latch Problems of Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y owners have reported 2 problems related to trunk lid latch (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 Trunk Lid Latch problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 04/17/2026

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that the trunk release button was removed. The contact stated that the manufacturer no longer produced vehicles with a trunk release. The contact was concerned that a child might become trapped in the trunk. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

2 Trunk Lid Latch problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/15/2024

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.

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