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Tesla Model Y I faults

3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.0/5

3 known faults

Propulsion 275 ch (2022-2025)

  1. Squeaking and wear of the front end (bushes and arm ball joints)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The front end is the main point to watch: high-pitched squeaks at the front, of which the upper arm ball joint is a frequent cause according to Fiches-auto, and suspension arm bushes judged undersized. The parts manufacturer Meyle has identified suspension arms corroded by water running from the windscreen onto the ball joint, and offers a reinforced arm. Caradisiac advises choosing a car whose bushes have been greased or replaced.

    Versions
    Propulsion 275 ch (2022-2025), Grande Autonomie 441 ch (2021-2025), Performance 513 ch (2021-2025)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Last place at the German MOT (TÜV): suspension, brakes, lighting

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    In the TÜV-Report 2026, the Model Y is ranked last among vehicles aged two to three years, with 17.3% major defects (against 6.5% on average for this age group), the worst result in ten years for this category. The faults relate mainly to axle suspension, as well as to brakes and lighting.

    Versions
    Propulsion 275 ch (2022-2025), Grande Autonomie 441 ch (2021-2025), Performance 513 ch (2021-2025)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Grande Autonomie 441 ch (2021-2025)

  1. Wheel hubs poorly heat-treated (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On some examples, the front and rear wheel hubs may not have received adequate heat treatment: they can bend or break, causing a sudden change in wheel alignment and a loss of stability. Tesla recalled the affected vehicles for inspection at a service centre. In France, according to L'argus, the recall concerns Model Ys built between June and November 2021.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Grande Autonomie 441 ch (2021-2025), Performance 513 ch (2021-2025)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Squeaking and wear of the front end (bushes and arm ball joints)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The front end is the main point to watch: high-pitched squeaks at the front, of which the upper arm ball joint is a frequent cause according to Fiches-auto, and suspension arm bushes judged undersized. The parts manufacturer Meyle has identified suspension arms corroded by water running from the windscreen onto the ball joint, and offers a reinforced arm. Caradisiac advises choosing a car whose bushes have been greased or replaced.

    Versions
    Propulsion 275 ch (2022-2025), Grande Autonomie 441 ch (2021-2025), Performance 513 ch (2021-2025)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Last place at the German MOT (TÜV): suspension, brakes, lighting

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    In the TÜV-Report 2026, the Model Y is ranked last among vehicles aged two to three years, with 17.3% major defects (against 6.5% on average for this age group), the worst result in ten years for this category. The faults relate mainly to axle suspension, as well as to brakes and lighting.

    Versions
    Propulsion 275 ch (2022-2025), Grande Autonomie 441 ch (2021-2025), Performance 513 ch (2021-2025)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Performance 513 ch (2021-2025)

  1. Wheel hubs poorly heat-treated (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On some examples, the front and rear wheel hubs may not have received adequate heat treatment: they can bend or break, causing a sudden change in wheel alignment and a loss of stability. Tesla recalled the affected vehicles for inspection at a service centre. In France, according to L'argus, the recall concerns Model Ys built between June and November 2021.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Grande Autonomie 441 ch (2021-2025), Performance 513 ch (2021-2025)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Squeaking and wear of the front end (bushes and arm ball joints)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The front end is the main point to watch: high-pitched squeaks at the front, of which the upper arm ball joint is a frequent cause according to Fiches-auto, and suspension arm bushes judged undersized. The parts manufacturer Meyle has identified suspension arms corroded by water running from the windscreen onto the ball joint, and offers a reinforced arm. Caradisiac advises choosing a car whose bushes have been greased or replaced.

    Versions
    Propulsion 275 ch (2022-2025), Grande Autonomie 441 ch (2021-2025), Performance 513 ch (2021-2025)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Last place at the German MOT (TÜV): suspension, brakes, lighting

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    In the TÜV-Report 2026, the Model Y is ranked last among vehicles aged two to three years, with 17.3% major defects (against 6.5% on average for this age group), the worst result in ten years for this category. The faults relate mainly to axle suspension, as well as to brakes and lighting.

    Versions
    Propulsion 275 ch (2022-2025), Grande Autonomie 441 ch (2021-2025), Performance 513 ch (2021-2025)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

No recurring fault documented for: Propulsion 280 ch (Juniper 2025-), Grande Autonomie 375 ch (Juniper 2025-).

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