Tesla Model Y problems and recalls by year
4,256 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2023 (1,180); 43 recalls, 18 investigations.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 403 | 8 | Unknown or other |
| 2025 | 105 | 3 | Forward collision avoidance |
| 2024 | 327 | 5 | Forward collision avoidance |
| 2023 | 1,180 | 17 | Forward collision avoidance |
| 2022 | 870 | 20 | Forward collision avoidance |
| 2021 | 1,089 | 23 | Forward collision avoidance |
| 2020 | 282 | 24 | Forward collision avoidance |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 |
Years with 100+ complaints
2026 Model Y: 403 complaints
85 crashes, 1 fire, 33 injuries · 26V558000, 26V445000, 26V315000, 25V690000, 25V658000, 25V490000, 25V410000, 25V359000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 123 | — |
| Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control | 66 | 100 |
| Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking | 56 | 13,001 |
| Steering | 48 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 37 | 2,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance › Warnings | 37 | — |
| Lane departure › Assist | 35 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 33 | 5,000 |
2025 Model Y: 105 complaints
33 crashes, 3 fires, 16 injuries, 1 death · 26V315000, 25V002000, 24V935000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control | 26 | — |
| Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking | 25 | — |
| Unknown or other | 24 | — |
| Electrical system | 15 | — |
| Service brakes | 15 | 7,213 |
| Forward collision avoidance › Warnings | 10 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 7,213 |
| Lane departure › Assist | 9 | — |
2024 Model Y: 327 complaints
73 crashes, 4 fires, 58 injuries · 25V002000, 24V935000, 24V886000, 24V554000, 24V051000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control | 75 | — |
| Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking | 62 | — |
| Unknown or other | 56 | — |
| Electrical system | 54 | 16,011 |
| Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera | 47 | — |
| Forward collision avoidance › Warnings | 37 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 35 | 13,133 |
| Lane departure › Blind spot detection | 27 | — |
2023 Model Y: 1,180 complaints
155 crashes, 4 fires, 87 injuries, 1 death · 26V507000, 26V283000, 25V092000, 25V002000, 24V935000, 24V554000, 24V376000, 24V051000, 24V035000, 23V838000, 23V489000, 23V434000, 23V385000, 23V130000, 23V085000, 22V895000, 22V844000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control | 306 | 3,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking | 233 | 3,000 |
| Steering | 214 | 20,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 164 | 9,000 |
| Unknown or other | 153 | — |
| Service brakes | 151 | 8,613 |
| Suspension | 130 | 36,000 |
| Electrical system | 104 | 8,257 |
2022 Model Y: 870 complaints
91 crashes, 8 fires, 152 injuries, 103 deaths · 26V507000, 26V283000, 24V935000, 24V554000, 24V376000, 24V153000, 24V051000, 23V838000, 23V385000, 23V130000, 23V085000, 22V844000, 22V702000, 22V296000, 22V235000, 22V063000, 22V050000, 22V045000, 22V037000, 21V912000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control | 341 | 3,550 |
| Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking | 277 | 3,550 |
| Vehicle speed control | 137 | 5,000 |
| Service brakes | 131 | 32,000 |
| Unknown or other | 119 | — |
| Electrical system | 95 | 21,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance › Warnings | 75 | — |
| Steering | 60 | 55,000 |
2021 Model Y: 1,089 complaints
88 crashes, 6 fires, 25 injuries, 4 deaths · 26V507000, 26V283000, 24V935000, 24V554000, 24V376000, 24V153000, 24V051000, 23V838000, 23V085000, 22V844000, 22V702000, 22V317000, 22V235000, 22V063000, 22V050000, 22V045000, 22V037000, 21V912000, 21V846000, 21V835000, 21V387000, 21V388000, 21V389000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control | 410 | 4,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking | 331 | 4,300 |
| Service brakes | 177 | 2,500 |
| Vehicle speed control | 159 | 524 |
| Unknown or other | 138 | 20 |
| Electrical system | 128 | 2,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance › Warnings | 108 | 4,000 |
| Steering | 94 | 2,500 |
2020 Model Y: 282 complaints
47 crashes, 25 injuries · 26V507000, 26V283000, 24V935000, 24V554000, 24V376000, 24V153000, 24V051000, 23V838000, 23V085000, 22V844000, 22V702000, 22V235000, 22V063000, 22V050000, 22V045000, 22V037000, 21V912000, 21V846000, 21V835000, 21V387000, 21V388000, 21V389000, 20V709000, 20V609000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control | 73 | 4,000 |
| Unknown or other | 57 | 4,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking | 45 | 1,400 |
| Service brakes | 36 | 3,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 35 | 800 |
| Suspension | 31 | 1,000 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 7,800 |
| Steering | 25 | 1,000 |
43 recall campaigns since 2005
August 31, 2026 · 26V558000 · 2026 · Suspension › Critical fasteners; Suspension › Front
One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.
Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge.
August 4, 2026 · 26V507000 · 2020–2023 · Exterior lighting › Headlights
The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge.
July 7, 2026 · 26V445000 · 2026 · Air bags › Knee bolster; Structure › Body › Bumpers
The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures.
Remedy: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge.
May 18, 2026 · 26V315000 · 2025–2026 · Equipment › Other › Labels
The certification label may not have been installed.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge.
May 4, 2026 · 26V283000 · 2020–2023 · Back over prevention › Software
The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
October 10, 2025 · 25V690000 · 2026 · Electrical system › Propulsion system › Fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge.
October 1, 2025 · 25V658000 · 2026 · Electrical system › Wiring; Exterior lighting › Back up lights
The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge.
July 28, 2025 · 25V490000 · 2026 · Electrical system › Horn
The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge.
June 18, 2025 · 25V410000 · 2026 · Seats › Critical fasteners
The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
May 29, 2025 · 25V359000 · 2026 · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield.
Remedy: Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge.
February 14, 2025 · 25V092000 · 2023 · Steering › Electric power assist system
The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
January 6, 2025 · 25V002000 · 2023–2025 · Back over prevention › Software; Electrical system
The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
December 17, 2024 · 24V935000 · 2020–2025 · Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
November 22, 2024 · 24V886000 · 2024 · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge.
July 24, 2024 · 24V554000 · 2020–2024 · Electrical system › Software; Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › LATCH
The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
May 28, 2024 · 24V376000 · 2020–2023 · Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices
In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
February 27, 2024 · 24V153000 · 2020–2022 · Electrical system › Software; Forward collision avoidance › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge.
January 30, 2024 · 24V051000 · 2019–2024 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights.
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
January 22, 2024 · 24V035000 · 2023 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
December 12, 2023 · 23V838000 · 2020–2023 · Electrical system › Adas › Driver monitoring › Software
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
July 14, 2023 · 23V489000 · 2023 · Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Camera
The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle, as necessary, free of charge.
June 19, 2023 · 23V434000 · 2023 · Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, free of charge.
May 30, 2023 · 23V385000 · 2022–2023 · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar; Steering › Critical fasteners
The steering wheel fastener may be loose.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge.
February 27, 2023 · 23V130000 · 2022–2023 · Seat belts › Rear/other › Anchorage; Seats › Critical fasteners
The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge.
February 15, 2023 · 23V085000 · 2020–2023 · Steering › Automated/adaptive steering
The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an…
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
December 5, 2022 · 22V895000 · 2023 · Suspension › Critical fasteners; Suspension › Front; Suspension › Subframe/mounting bracket
The front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly attached to the sub-frame.
Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
November 15, 2022 · 22V844000 · 2020–2023 · Exterior lighting › Tail lights
One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
September 19, 2022 · 22V702000 · 2020–2022 · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge.
May 9, 2022 · 22V317000 · 2021 · Electrical system › Adas › Driver monitoring › Camera/sensor; Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking; Lane departure › Lane keep › Automatic steering
The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views.
Remedy: Tesla Service will correct the swapped terminals and recalibrate the cameras, free of charge.
May 3, 2022 · 22V296000 · 2022 · Back over prevention › Display function; Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge.
April 12, 2022 · 22V235000 · 2020–2022 · Electrical system › Software; Forward collision avoidance › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free…
February 4, 2022 · 22V063000 · 2020–2022 · Electrical system › Software; Forward collision avoidance › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge.
February 2, 2022 · 22V050000 · 2020–2022 · Electrical system › Software; Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Air handler/chamber, ducts, and valves
A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
February 1, 2022 · 22V045000 · 2020–2022 · Electrical system › Software; Seat belts › Front
The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
January 27, 2022 · 22V037000 · 2020–2022 · Steering › Automated/adaptive steering
The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge.
November 21, 2021 · 21V912000 · 2020–2022 · Suspension
The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge.
October 29, 2021 · 21V846000 · 2020–2021 · Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking; Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Camera; Forward collision avoidance › Warnings; Forward collision avoidance › Software
A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.
Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
October 25, 2021 · 21V835000 · 2020–2021 · Suspension › Critical fasteners; Suspension › Front
The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
May 25, 2021 · 21V387000 · 2020–2021 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Critical fasteners; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge.
May 25, 2021 · 21V388000 · 2019–2021 · Seat belts › Critical fasteners; Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor
One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge.
May 25, 2021 · 21V389000 · 2019–2021 · Seat belts; Seat belts › Critical fasteners
One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge.
November 17, 2020 · 20V709000 · 2020 · Suspension › Front › Control arm
The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not been properly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to detach from the steering knuckle.
Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge.
September 30, 2020 · 20V609000 · 2020 · Exterior lighting; Exterior lighting › Brake lights
A software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights.
Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and has released the firmware update over-the-air (OTA) to vehicles as of September 23, 2020.
Defect investigations
7 of 18 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE26006 | 2021–2023 | July 29, 2026 | Lower Lateral Link detachment | Open |
| EA26002 | 2020–2026 | March 18, 2026 | FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions | Open |
| PE25012 | 2020–2026 | October 7, 2025 | Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged | Open |
| PE25010 | 2021 | September 15, 2025 | Electronic door handles become inoperative | Open |
| AQ25002 | 2020–2026 | August 20, 2025 | Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements | Open |
| RQ24009 | 2020–2024 | April 25, 2024 | Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness | Open |
| DP23002 | 2019–2023 | June 29, 2023 | Sudden Unintended Acceleration | Open |
| PE24033 | 2020–2026 | January 6, 2025 | Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts. | Closed |
| PE24031 | 2020–2024 | October 17, 2024 | FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions | Closed |
| EA24001 | 2023 | February 1, 2024 | Loss of steering control | Closed |
| PE23014 | 2023 | July 28, 2023 | Loss of steering control | Closed |
| DP23001 | 2019–2023 | April 7, 2023 | Defect Petition Interlock Request | Closed |
| PE23003 | 2023 | March 4, 2023 | Steering Wheel Detachment | Closed |
| DP22005 | 2020–2022 | January 27, 2023 | Pedestrian alert sounds | Closed |
| EA22002 | 2020–2023 | June 8, 2022 | Autopilot System Driver Controls | Closed |
| PE22002 | 2021–2024 | February 16, 2022 | Unexpected Brake Activation | Closed |
| PE21023 | 2019–2022 | December 21, 2021 | Tesla Passenger Play | Closed |
| PE21020 | 2019–2022 | August 13, 2021 | Autopilot & First Responder Scenes | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Tesla models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.