2021 TESLA MODEL Y Wheels Problems
13 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2021 TESLA MODEL Y
13 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 TESLA MODEL Y. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
13
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
Both torn bushing and broken links at 29k miles.
The vehicle lost steering at 10 mph as a bolt from the front suspension's upper control arm and lateral link fasteners became loose and detached rom the vehicle. The wheel was completely misaligned, and the vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle could not be moved to the side of the road, putting my safety and the safety of other drivers at risk. I fear that this could have been a fatal accident had I been on the highway. This issue has been confirmed by Tesla Service Center, and they acknowledged that this is a known issue. There were no warning indicators or recall notices sent to warn of this known issue. My vehicle should have been recalled. Tesla is making me pay $3,000 for repairs despite knowing this is a manufacturer defect, and they are continuing to put lives at risk by not issuing a wider recall.
The arm felt on the driver side while Iām driving. Also, there is issue with the camera and the screen electrical problem.
Suspension noise, front suspension or steering squeak or groaning while turning. Tesla service identified LH half Shaft was damaged and blaming it's due to outside influence because impact to the undershiled. This car should be still under 4 years and 50K warranty but Tesla service refused warranty on the parts.
I was driving into a parking lot and heard a loud bang. I get out of my car and see that the metal that connects the tire to the car came down and screws came out. It is not drivable. I know this is not something normal and shouldn't happen. This is very dangerous and I am grateful I wasn't on the freeway when it happened. I was not involved in any collision and i did not hit anything. This simply happened on its own
The bushing spontaneously separated from the axle/wheel making the car unsafe and undriveable. I cannot believe I am the only one. This needs to be investigated and the car needs to be recalled
Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Vehicle Fire - model y performance 2021, XXXXXXXXXXX Dear Tesla Customer Relations & CarMax, I am writing to express my deep concern and file a formal complaint regarding a serious incident involving my Tesla [model y performance ,, 2021, XXXXXXXXXXXXX], which caught fire on August 1st 2023 while in operation. This incident has raised significant safety concerns for me and my family and requires immediate attention and resolution. The vehicle fire occurred under normal driving conditions, and thankfully, no one was injured in the incident. However, the fire resulted in substantial damage to the vehicle and posed a significant risk to nearby properties and individuals. The incident has left me shaken and worried about the safety of Tesla vehicles. I have attached the following documents and information for your reference: I have been a loyal Tesla customer and have appreciated the innovative features and benefits that...
I was backing up from the parking lot and heard a clank. I immediately got out to check what happened and saw that the suspension had completely detached itself from the wheel (see pictures). The wheel immediately started to go sideways. If I was on the highway or on the road this would have 100% caused an accident and quite possibly my life. Tesla says there is no recall and is blaming the problem on me. If this isn't recalled and fixed on other Tesla models, this will cause a crash and serious injury or even death to the driver/passengers and other drivers. This is a major safety issue and needs to be addressed as soon as possible. I am lucky, but others may not be. I don't know why there was not a recall. Tesla needs to take responsibility.
Heard loud clicking noises upfront when turning hard out of parking spot.Immediately I Checked front wheels manually on looseness, but could not detect any movement. Decided to drive home (20miles).I was very careful not to steer to hard through curves. Upon turn into my driveway ( hard right turn which I took very slow) ,left front wheel suspension came unhooked and an approx 3ā long x 1/2ā galvanized bolt fell onto driveway. My 2020Tesla Model Y was stuck at the bottom of driveway. My company mechanic came about an hour later ,jacked up the left side,removed front left wheel : the bolt as pictured below had loosened entirely from its nut and galled off releasing the wheel suspension and allowing the wheel to come loose . We temporarily fixed the bolt and drove the ModelY into our garage ( flat surface) 500 feet further uphill. Upon further inspection we found...
An independent tire shop and Tesla both told me my rear passenger wheel is bent. The tire on that wheel has been slowly bleeding air for the last month or so. This vehicle has 9500 miles and is not driven recklessly whatsoever. The wheel is available for inspection - I have swapped it off for another. The vehicle now shakes when driven at highway speeds and is a problem that Tesla and an independent tire store have both been unable to remedy. No warning lamps/lights/signals appear. This shaking suddenly started on 7/5, 2-3 weeks after the tire started bleeding air.
I was changing lanes on the highway and my tire flew off the vehicle. Car lost control and slammed between railing and a large truck multiple times. Airbags did not deploy. Defective vehicle!
On June, 4th, 2021 in the morning I went to Markham Park with my 13 year old daughter for the covid vaccine. We arrived and right after the shot on her we stopped our Tesla in a line where we should wait for about 15/20 minutes to see if everything was fine with my daughter. While the car was stopped in the line, I was talking to my daughter and the car started moving in the direction of the car in front of us and it hit the car many time till I turned the steering wheel to go away from there. Everything was very fast and confusing. I`m still trying to understand what happened with the car. The car was out of control and the car never tried to break or stop. I think it has stopped because I pressed the P button. I am so frightened and scared...
HEARD A LOUD POP WHEN TURNING WHEEL TO PUT IN REVERSE AND PARK. NOW ONE WHEEL POINTS STRAIGHT, ONE IS TURNED.
Other 2021 TESLA MODEL Y Problem Areas
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
397 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
318 complaints
Service Brakes
175 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
152 complaints
Unknown Or Other
123 complaints
Electrical System
105 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
100 complaints
Steering
76 complaints
Suspension
50 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
43 complaints
Visibilitywiper
40 complaints
Power Train
27 complaints
Seat Belts
24 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
23 complaints
Air Bags
19 complaints
Structurebody
18 complaints
Seats
17 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
15 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
12 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
12 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
11 complaints
Exterior Lighting
9 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
9 complaints
Structurebodydoorhandleexterior
8 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
7 complaints
Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Driving
6 complaints
Visibility
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Controlsoftware
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electricsoftwareprogramming
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Chest Clip Buckle Harness
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadas
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Drivingsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadasdriver Monitoringcamerasensor
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobilityvehicle Controlsbraking
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Steering
1 complaint
Lane Departure Lane Keep Steering Assist
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Suspensionsubframemounting Bracket
1 complaint
Tether Lower Anchor On Car Seat Or Vehicle
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint