- Engine / equipment
- Tesla Model Y, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2025
- Symptoms
- Dipped beam faults at the inspection; uneven panel gaps on early cars.
- Possible cause described
- AUTO BILD (2026 TÜV report, June 2026): the Model Y is last of 110 models aged 2–3 years, with 17.3 % of cars having major defects (average: 6.5 %). Lighting fails 5.9 % of the time (average: 0.9 %) and the dipped beam 4 % (average: 1.6 %); the magazine gives no cause. It criticises panel gaps and the feel of materials on early cars. According to auto motor und sport, the TÜV association believes that, besides design faults, shortcomings in servicing play a part, because Tesla sets no service intervals.
- Check for the garage
- Before the MOT or periodic inspection, have the headlight aim and condition checked. As Tesla sets no regular services, have the brakes and suspension checked now and then even if you notice nothing.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Tesla
Tesla Model Y: dipped beam, panel fit and missing service intervals according to AUTO BILD
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Before the MOT or periodic inspection, have the headlight aim and condition checked. As Tesla sets no regular services, have the brakes and suspension checked now and then even if you notice nothing.
What are the symptoms?
Dipped beam faults at the inspection; uneven panel gaps on early cars.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Tesla
- Engine / equipment
- Tesla Model Y, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2025
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Tesla Model Y2021–2026
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