Tesla Model Y Problems by year

the issue as a defective Rear Drive Unit and replaced it under warranty. In January 2026, the same symptoms returned. Although no alerts were initially found, a Tesla technician experienced the issue firsthand during a test drive. Tesla again determined that the Rear Drive Unit had failed and replaced it for a second time. At that point, I expressed concerns about the reliability of the vehicle and the possibility of the defect recurring. On November 7, 2026, the same issue occurred for a third time while I was driving on [[redacted]]. The vehicle jerked repeatedly and lost propulsion, leaving me stopped in the roadway. Fortunately, no accident occurred; however, this situation could have had serious consequences if it had happened on a busy highway or in heavy traffic. Given that the same critical drivetrain component has failed three times despite multiple repair attempts, I believe this represents a significant safety concern and an unresolved manufacturing defect. I am requesting a thorough review of the vehicle's repair history, an investigation into the root cause of these repeated failures, and consideration of an appropriate warranty remedy, including vehicle replacement. My primary concern is the safety, reliability, and long-term dependability of the vehicle, as prior repairs have not resolved the issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

obstruct the driver's visibility and potentially compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle, creating a safety risk for the driver and passengers. I am concerned about the repeated windshield failures, especially because the second crack occurred shortly after Tesla replaced the original windshield. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Tesla Service inspected the original windshield in March 2026 and replaced it at no cost, identifying the initial crack as stress-related. The second crack occurred in September 2026. Tesla provided an estimate of approximately $1,400 for another replacement. I have not received a definitive technical explanation for the second crack. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes. Tesla Service inspected the vehicle when the first windshield cracked in March 2026 and replaced it due to stress. Tesla Service has also evaluated the second windshield damage and provided a replacement estimate of approximately $1,400. No police inspection has been conducted. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lights, dashboard messages, or other vehicle warnings appeared before either windshield cracked. Both incidents involved visible cracks in the windshield without prior warning from the vehicle.

regular traffic, and I have had to grab the wheel and take control to avoid an unsafe and illegal maneuver. I am concerned the vehicle could cross the double yellow lines into fast-moving traffic, or exit the HOV lane at a non-designated opening, creating a serious risk of collision. A driver should not have to fight the car to keep it from breaking traffic law. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

arrived and could not open the doors with their techniques, so they had to break a window to get my son out. He was not injured. The vehicle is now at a Tesla service location. A vehicle that deadlocks itself while every override fails, including the manufacturer's own remote unlock, is a serious safety defect. In summer heat or a medical emergency this could have been fatal. I am asking NHTSA to investigate this failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)