Tesla Model Y recalls and problems

43 recalls and 4,383 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
43
Complaints
4,383
Crashes reported
602
Fires reported
26

Choose a model year

Tesla Model Y by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2027 Model Y040000
2026 Model Y84591041410
2025 Model Y3115353161
2024 Model Y5339754610
2023 Model Y171,1981584871
2022 Model Y20882928152103
2021 Model Y231,101906274
2020 Model Y24285480260
2019 Model Y300000

Most reported Tesla Model Y problems

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance2,751
Unknown or Other720
Vehicle Speed Control593
Electrical System587
Service Brakes567
Steering497
Lane Departure474
Suspension339
Back Over Prevention169
Visibility/Wiper164

All Tesla Model Y recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-558Aug 31, 20262026SuspensionTesla, Inc.
26V-507Aug 4, 20262020–2023Exterior LightingTesla, Inc.
26V-445Jul 7, 20262026Air Bags, StructureTesla, Inc.
26V-315May 18, 20262025–2026EquipmentTesla, Inc.
26V-283May 4, 20262020–2023Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
25V-690Oct 10, 20252026Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
25V-658Oct 1, 20252026Electrical System, Exterior LightingTesla, Inc.
25V-490Jul 28, 20252026Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
25V-410Jun 18, 20252026SeatsTesla, Inc.
25V-359May 29, 20252026VisibilityTesla, Inc.
25V-092Feb 14, 20252023SteeringTesla, Inc.
25V-002Jan 6, 20252023–2025Back Over Prevention, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-935Dec 17, 20242020–2025TiresTesla, Inc.
24V-886Nov 22, 20242024SeatsTesla, Inc.
24V-554Jul 24, 20242020–2024Latches/Locks/Linkages, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-376May 28, 20242020–2023Seat BeltsTesla, Inc.
24V-153Feb 27, 20242020–2022Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-051Jan 30, 20242019–2024Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-035Jan 22, 20242023Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
23V-838Dec 12, 20232020–2023Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
23V-489Jul 14, 20232023Forward Collision AvoidanceTesla, Inc.
23V-434Jun 19, 20232023Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
23V-385May 30, 20232022–2023SteeringTesla, Inc.
23V-130Feb 27, 20232022–2023Seat Belts, SeatsTesla, Inc.
23V-085Feb 15, 20232020–2023SteeringTesla, Inc.
22V-895Dec 5, 20222023SuspensionTesla, Inc.
22V-844Nov 15, 20222020–2023Exterior LightingTesla, Inc.
22V-702Sep 19, 20222020–2022VisibilityTesla, Inc.
22V-317May 9, 20222021Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Lane DepartureTesla, Inc.
22V-296May 3, 20222022Equipment, Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
22V-235Apr 12, 20222020–2022Electrical System, Forward Collision AvoidanceTesla, Inc.
22V-063Feb 4, 20222020–2022Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
22V-050Feb 2, 20222020–2022Electrical System, VisibilityTesla, Inc.
22V-045Feb 1, 20222020–2022Seat Belts, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
22V-037Jan 27, 20222020–2022SteeringTesla, Inc.
21V-912Nov 21, 20212020–2022SuspensionTesla, Inc.
21V-846Oct 29, 20212020–2021Forward Collision AvoidanceTesla, Inc.
21V-835Oct 25, 20212020–2021SuspensionTesla, Inc.
21V-387May 25, 20212020–2021Service Brakes, HydraulicTesla, Inc.
21V-388May 25, 20212019–2021Seat BeltsTesla, Inc.
21V-389May 25, 20212019–2021Seat BeltsTesla, Inc.
20V-709Nov 17, 20202020SuspensionTesla, Inc.
20V-609Sep 30, 20202020Exterior LightingTesla, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Tesla Model Y?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2023 Tesla Model Y has the most reports (1,198). Check the 2023 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Tesla Model Y have?

NHTSA lists 43 safety recalls covering Tesla Model Y model years 2019–2026.

What are the most common Tesla Model Y problems?

Owners report forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, vehicle speed control problems most often.