2026 TESLA MODEL Y Wheels Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2026 TESLA MODEL Y
6 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 TESLA MODEL Y. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
INCIDENT INVOLVING FSD (SUPERVISED) v14.2.2.4. On February 15, 2026, while the vehicle was operating under Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.2.2.4, the system failed to detect a stationary curb. The vehicle initiated a trajectory that resulted in a collision, causing a structural gouge in the passenger-side rear tire sidewall. Per MA 540 CMR 4.04, this damage renders the vehicle unroadworthy. I have saved Dashcam/Sentry video footage as proof of the system's failure to navigate the obstacle.
Went for a tire rotation. Service tech noticed the following- THE PASSENGER REAR CONTROL ARM HAD A BOLT THAT WAS BACKING OUT OF IT & THE NUT WAS MISSING. THE BOLT HAD RUBBED THROUGH THE WHEEL WEIGHT ON THE WHEEL THAT WAS ORIGINALLY ON THE RIGHT REAR. Photo is included of the rear control arm bolts for both sides of the car. Only the right rear had a problem.
The model Y performance wheels make it really hard to remove the valve stem caps on the tires. Similarly, trying to unscrew the air pump form the valve stem is difficult due to very small clearance between the wheel cover hole. I see this as a safety related issue. Having a hard time doing this while on the side of the road is the last thing you want to happen when you're repairing a flat.
On November 4, 2025, I believe my New Tesla (only 2 month old) had just updated to a new software version. That morning, when I tried to start the car to drive to Walgreens Pharmacy, the vehicle did not start — the screen was locked. I pressed the brake pedal several times, but there was no response. Then I pressed the accelerator and the brake again, and the car finally started. I believe i turned on the Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode as usual. The car backed out of my garage and moved only about ten houses down our street when I suddenly felt it was out of control, and within seconds, it hit a stationary vehicle on our street. I did not hear Forward Collision Warning or feel the Automatic Braking system engage. The tesla report told me that the collision warning failure and the Safety systems are affected, and...
Issue: A consistent rattling noise, noticeable while driving at speeds of 10-40 mph over bumpy roads or pot holes.
After doing multiple search online came across multiple user complaints about new Tesla model y juniper 2026 Lr awd you can feel vibration from steering wheel at highway speeds it is really specific at 80mph this is not a normal behavior especially vibrations took it to the service center and was told it was the wheels are not balanced properly so they fixed it apparently but is still doing it. I truly believe there is something Tesla knows but is not acknowledging it.
Other 2026 TESLA MODEL Y Problem Areas
Unknown Or Other
64 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
28 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
22 complaints
Steering
22 complaints
Electrical System
15 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
15 complaints
Exterior Lighting
13 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
13 complaints
Service Brakes
13 complaints
Structurebody
12 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
11 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Driving
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlatchemergency Mechanical Release
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadasblindspotsensors
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint