2023 Tesla Model Y: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 23, 2026 · Electrical · AL

In approximately August 2023 — approximately seven months after purchase — the vehicle’s battery stalled completely while I was driving a few miles from my house on a surface road. The vehicle lost all drive power without warning. I was fortunate that no vehicle was following me or they might have slammed into the vehicle’s rear if they were unable to suddenly quickly stop. I turned on the emergency flasher lights, and after waiting a few minutes, the vehicle restarted and I decided to just drive the car home. I did not continue on my planned destination.

Filed Nov 30, 2025 · Suspension · CA

While backing out of a parking stall, the bolts securing the front right lower control arm fell off. One of the bolts rolled under the car and the other bolt was still in the control arm. This vehicle has never been off road, or in an accident. It was towed to the dealership for repairs. It terrifies me to consider what would have happened to me or my family had the bolts fallen off driving at freeway speeds. "Tesla Technician Notes: The customer reported that the lower front control arm fell off, which was verified by inspection showing extensive damage to the suspension, subframe, and front drive unit. The issue was caused by both bolts falling out of the right front lower lateral link. To address this, technicians replaced the front lower lateral and compliance links, steering rack, RF spring and damper assembly, subframe, drive unit, RF halfshaft, RF wheel arch liner, stabilizer bar links, and aero shield, and performed a four-wheel alignment check and adjust. The repair was validated by ensuring all components were securely reattached and functioning properly."

Filed Jul 8, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CA

1) What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Response: All 3 times has been with a faulty inverter 2)How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Response: Safety was a HUGE concern. The Tesla model Y has stalled and completely shut down while driving through traffic and at speed. The complete failure did not allow any coasting to try and get out of harms way. 3) Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Response: All 3 times this issue has occurred were all serviced by Tesla directly and has always been a faulty inverter. 4) Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Response: Yes, all 3 times the car failed the car was assessed by Tesla's service station Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? 5) Yes, the first 2 times the warning appeared there was only a matter of seconds before the car completely stopped in the middle of traffic. This last time there was a warning stating the car will not restart if stopped.

Filed Apr 21, 2025 · Steering · IL

Vehicle was performing normally until I stopped and put vehicle into reverse to back into a supercharger stall. Heard a clunk when starting to back up. Car started to resist moving and front started to lift in the air a few inches. Stopped and went forward to go around and try again. Vehicle would not turn to left when going forward. Got out and noticed front passenger wheel was not aligned with other front wheel. Then noticed tie rod was ripped out of socket.

Filed Jul 30, 2024 · Driver assistance · OH

Since the recall earlier this year on for the Autopilot, I now have a car that is actually more dangerous as it emits a very jarring audible warning when I engage the Autosteer option. This has actually caused me to jump in my seat and cause me to turn the wheel creating a dangerous situation. Not only is this a potential accident waiting to happen, it is also superfluous as the driver is the one who pulls in the turn signal stall to engage the Autopilot and the Autosteer functionality. I do not need a very loud and startling tone to sound advising me that the Autosteer function is engaged. Please remove this as it is creating a dangerous driving environment. I have friends who also have Teslas and they confirm this hazardous condition exists in their cars as well. Thanks.

Filed May 3, 2024 · Electrical · 2,506 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and coming to a stop, the vehicle went into park unintendedly. The "Vehicle Automatically Parked to Prevent Roll Away" and "Automatic Emergency Braking Is Unavailable" messages were displayed. The contact was able to quickly veer to the right lane, where the vehicle stalled and remained for half an hour, nearly causing a crash. Additionally, Police officers arrived at the scene and shielded the vehicle from a potential crash. The manufacturer was contacted but was unable to correct the failure remotely. The vehicle was towed to the Tesla Service Center, where it was diagnosed that the driver’s side body controller module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving with his daughter in a car seat in the rear seat and coming to a complete stop two days later, the vehicle stalled. The message "Automatic Emergency Braking Unavailable" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to another Tesla Service Center (3371 Brunswick Pike #100, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648), where the vehicle was being diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,506.

Filed Sep 23, 2023 · NY · crash

I went on vacation with my wife and [XXX] son to Canada on this vehicle. On August 27, 2023 around 1700 hrs while I was on highway-40 from Montreal to Quebec city the car screen suddenly displayed “ Car is shutting down , immediately pull off to a safe area, emergency brake disabled”. Battery showed 59 % charge at that time. I managed to pull the car at intersection between highway and an exit before it totally stopped and became non-responsive in less than a minute. I started communicating via text with TESLA help line after attempting to reboot the screen which did not resolve the issue. While this communication was going on vehicle got badly rear ended by a passing car. We were all wearing seat belts and thanks to that we juts had mostly bruises but my son suffered agonizing psychological trauma and kept on crying incessantly for long. He also had an injury on right knee from a piece that shattered from the rear door which also got jammed after the impact. TESLA helpline said since accident has happened they will not be able to assist further, rest of the matter should be sorted out with my insurance. Some good Samaritans stopped the traffic for us and helped us leave the car immediately to the outer border of the exit road fearing that battery may catch fire as a result of impact burning everyone down. The car was later towed to a nearby facility arranged by Police and declared totaled by my insurance. It was some kind of electronic glitch which made car hung up like a computer but TESLA has so far not acknowledged that or offered any assistance. Of note on TESLA app when we press Roadside assistance, it leads to --> Drivability concern which displays first option as --> Shut down while driving. Its a serious issue needs thorough investigation. We all could have been dead if hit by a bigger vehicle and could have been multiple vehicle accident on a high speed highway. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 28, 2023 · Engine · 5,100 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, stalled, and shutoff. The vehicle was restarted. The message, "Vehicle Will Shut Down - Pull Over Safely" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 5,100.

Filed Aug 1, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · CA

The car completely stalled on the freeway. Giving less than 20 secs of warning that the vechicle will shut down. I got over from the fast lane to middle lane and car shut down. I had to call 911 and tow truck. I towed it to tesla and they said the rear unit failed… car was just purchased new a few months before this.

Filed Jun 23, 2023 · Engine · 41 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, a message that the vehicle was shutting down was displayed and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that a wiring harness clip was not clipped correctly. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 41.