Tesla Model Y recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 43 recalls and 4,299 owner complaints for the Tesla Model Y (model years 2019–2026). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (1,968 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (588 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (24).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 423 | 89 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 108 | 33 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 328 | 73 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 17 | 1,190 | 156 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 20 | 874 | 91 | 8 | |
| 2021 | 23 | 1,093 | 89 | 6 | |
| 2020 | 24 | 283 | 48 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2023 (1,190), 2021 (1,093) and 2022 (874). Among model years at least two years old, the 2019 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Tesla Model Y model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 1,968 | 7 of 8 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 588 | 7 of 8 | |
| Service brakes | 564 | 7 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 563 | 7 of 8 | |
| Steering | 484 | 7 of 8 |
Latest 8 of 43 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V558000 | Aug 31, 2026 | Suspension: critical fasteners | 2026 | 19 |
| 26V507000 | Aug 4, 2026 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2020–2023 | 20,349 |
| 26V445000 | Jul 7, 2026 | Air bags: knee bolster | 2026 | 15 |
| 26V315000 | May 18, 2026 | Equipment: other, labels | 2025–2026 | 14,575 |
| 26V283000 | May 4, 2026 | Back over prevention: software | 2020–2023 | 218,868 |
| 25V690000 | Oct 10, 2025 | Electrical system: propulsion system, fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts | 2026 | 12,963 |
| 25V658000 | Oct 1, 2025 | Electrical system: wiring | 2026 | 260 |
| 25V490000 | Jul 28, 2025 | Electrical system: horn | 2026 | 6 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 579 complaints and a fire in 26 complaints; 400 people injured and 109 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.