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
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Tesla Model Y by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Model Y | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Model Y | 8 | 459 | 104 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| 2025 Model Y | 3 | 115 | 35 | 3 | 16 | 1 |
| 2024 Model Y | 5 | 339 | 75 | 4 | 61 | 0 |
| 2023 Model Y | 17 | 1,198 | 158 | 4 | 87 | 1 |
| 2022 Model Y | 20 | 882 | 92 | 8 | 152 | 103 |
| 2021 Model Y | 23 | 1,101 | 90 | 6 | 27 | 4 |
| 2020 Model Y | 24 | 285 | 48 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| 2019 Model Y | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Tesla Model Y problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2,751 | |
| Unknown or Other | 720 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 593 | |
| Electrical System | 587 | |
| Service Brakes | 567 | |
| Steering | 497 | |
| Lane Departure | 474 | |
| Suspension | 339 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 169 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 164 |
All Tesla Model Y recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-558 | Aug 31, 2026 | 2026 | Suspension | Tesla, Inc. |
| 26V-507 | Aug 4, 2026 | 2020–2023 | Exterior Lighting | Tesla, Inc. |
| 26V-445 | Jul 7, 2026 | 2026 | Air Bags, Structure | Tesla, Inc. |
| 26V-315 | May 18, 2026 | 2025–2026 | Equipment | Tesla, Inc. |
| 26V-283 | May 4, 2026 | 2020–2023 | Back Over Prevention | Tesla, Inc. |
| 25V-690 | Oct 10, 2025 | 2026 | Electrical System | Tesla, Inc. |
| 25V-658 | Oct 1, 2025 | 2026 | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting | Tesla, Inc. |
| 25V-490 | Jul 28, 2025 | 2026 | Electrical System | Tesla, Inc. |
| 25V-410 | Jun 18, 2025 | 2026 | Seats | Tesla, Inc. |
| 25V-359 | May 29, 2025 | 2026 | Visibility | Tesla, Inc. |
| 25V-092 | Feb 14, 2025 | 2023 | Steering | Tesla, Inc. |
| 25V-002 | Jan 6, 2025 | 2023–2025 | Back Over Prevention, Electrical System | Tesla, Inc. |
| 24V-935 | Dec 17, 2024 | 2020–2025 | Tires | Tesla, Inc. |
| 24V-886 | Nov 22, 2024 | 2024 | Seats | Tesla, Inc. |
| 24V-554 | Jul 24, 2024 | 2020–2024 | Latches/Locks/Linkages, Electrical System | Tesla, Inc. |
| 24V-376 | May 28, 2024 | 2020–2023 | Seat Belts | Tesla, Inc. |
| 24V-153 | Feb 27, 2024 | 2020–2022 | Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System | Tesla, Inc. |
| 24V-051 | Jan 30, 2024 | 2019–2024 | Electrical System | Tesla, Inc. |
| 24V-035 | Jan 22, 2024 | 2023 | Back Over Prevention | Tesla, Inc. |
| 23V-838 | Dec 12, 2023 | 2020–2023 | Electrical System | Tesla, Inc. |
| 23V-489 | Jul 14, 2023 | 2023 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Tesla, Inc. |
| 23V-434 | Jun 19, 2023 | 2023 | Electrical System | Tesla, Inc. |
| 23V-385 | May 30, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Steering | Tesla, Inc. |
| 23V-130 | Feb 27, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Seat Belts, Seats | Tesla, Inc. |
| 23V-085 | Feb 15, 2023 | 2020–2023 | Steering | Tesla, Inc. |
| 22V-895 | Dec 5, 2022 | 2023 | Suspension | Tesla, Inc. |
| 22V-844 | Nov 15, 2022 | 2020–2023 | Exterior Lighting | Tesla, Inc. |
| 22V-702 | Sep 19, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Visibility | Tesla, Inc. |
| 22V-317 | May 9, 2022 | 2021 | Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Lane Departure | Tesla, Inc. |
| 22V-296 | May 3, 2022 | 2022 | Equipment, Back Over Prevention | Tesla, Inc. |
| 22V-235 | Apr 12, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance | Tesla, Inc. |
| 22V-063 | Feb 4, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System | Tesla, Inc. |
| 22V-050 | Feb 2, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Electrical System, Visibility | Tesla, Inc. |
| 22V-045 | Feb 1, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Seat Belts, Electrical System | Tesla, Inc. |
| 22V-037 | Jan 27, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Steering | Tesla, Inc. |
| 21V-912 | Nov 21, 2021 | 2020–2022 | Suspension | Tesla, Inc. |
| 21V-846 | Oct 29, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Tesla, Inc. |
| 21V-835 | Oct 25, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Suspension | Tesla, Inc. |
| 21V-387 | May 25, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Tesla, Inc. |
| 21V-388 | May 25, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Seat Belts | Tesla, Inc. |
| 21V-389 | May 25, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Seat Belts | Tesla, Inc. |
| 20V-709 | Nov 17, 2020 | 2020 | Suspension | Tesla, Inc. |
| 20V-609 | Sep 30, 2020 | 2020 | Exterior Lighting | Tesla, 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.