2021-2023 Tesla Model Y Digital Owner's Manual
This manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID 10247837) clarifies that 2021-2023 Tesla Model Y vehicles do not come with a physical owner's manual. Instead, all content is integrated into the vehicle's software and displayed on the touchscreen, customized to your specific vehicle configuration.
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- Tesla Model Y
- 2022–2023
Tesla takes a modern approach to vehicle documentation, opting for a fully digital owner's manual experience for its vehicles, including the 2021-2023 Model Y. This 2021 TESLA Model Y manufacturer_communication, identified as TSB NHTSA ID 10247837, explains that physical copies of the owner's manual are not provided with these vehicles.
Understanding Your Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual
Instead of a traditional printed book, the entire owner's manual content for your Tesla Model Y is embedded within the vehicle's software. This innovative system allows for a highly personalized experience. When you access the owner's manual through your vehicle's touchscreen, the system intelligently displays only the information relevant to your specific Model Y's configuration and the software version currently installed. This ensures that the information you see is always accurate and applicable to your vehicle.
Why a Digital Manual?
The integration of the owner's manual into the vehicle's infotainment system offers several advantages. It provides immediate access to information without needing to search for a physical book. Updates to the manual can be seamlessly delivered with software updates, ensuring you always have the most current information. This approach also reduces paper waste, aligning with Tesla's environmental initiatives.
NHTSA Submission and Accessibility
Due to the digital nature of the owner's manual and the requirements for NHTSA submissions, Tesla converts the comprehensive digital content into a PDF format for regulatory purposes. This PDF serves as the best available representative copy of the owner's manual content. However, it's important to remember that a customer viewing the manual on their vehicle's touchscreen would only see the portions of this extensive PDF that are pertinent to their specific 2021 TESLA Model Y manufacturer_communication.
This 2021 TESLA Model Y manufacturer_communication highlights Tesla's commitment to integrating essential information directly into the user experience, making it readily available and tailored to each driver's needs.
Source: NHTSA ID 10247837
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does my 2021-2023 Tesla Model Y come with a physical owner's manual?
- No, 2021-2023 Tesla Model Y vehicles do not include a physical owner's manual. All owner's manual content is integrated into the vehicle's software and accessible via the touchscreen, as confirmed by manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 10247837.
- How do I access the owner's manual in my Tesla Model Y?
- You can access the owner's manual directly through your Tesla Model Y's infotainment touchscreen. The system will display content specifically tailored to your vehicle's configuration and current software version.
- Why is the owner's manual digital in Tesla Model Y vehicles?
- Tesla utilizes a digital owner's manual to provide immediate, up-to-date, and personalized information directly within the vehicle. This method also allows for seamless updates and reduces environmental impact compared to traditional printed manuals.
- Is there a full PDF version of the Tesla Model Y owner's manual available?
- Yes, for regulatory purposes, Tesla provides a comprehensive PDF version of the owner's manual content to agencies like NHTSA. However, the in-car version on your touchscreen will only show the sections relevant to your specific vehicle.
What Tesla Model Y owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 7 model years.
- 4,325
- Owner complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 146
- Service bulletins
- 588
- Crashes reported
- 26
- Fires reported
- 403
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
1,096 complaints, the 2nd most of 7 model years on file. Owners reported 90 crashes, 6 fires and 26 injuries for this year, which also has 23 recalls on file.
Equipment, the system this article covers, accounts for 5 of 4,325 complaints (0%).
Complaints by model year
| 2020 | 283 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,096 | |
| 2022 | 874 | |
| 2023 | 1,194 | |
| 2024 | 335 | |
| 2025 | 109 | |
| 2026 | 434 |
Most-reported systems
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 1,975
- Vehicle Speed Control — 589
- Service Brakes — 576
- Electrical System — 571
- Steering — 490
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 26V507000 — Exterior Lighting (Aug 2026)
- 26V283000 — Back Over Prevention (May 2026)
- 24V935000 — Tires (Dec 2024)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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