Tesla Model Y years to avoid
Every Tesla Model Y model year on file (2020-2026), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2025
Worst year on file
175.0
Severity index
Forward Collision Avoidance
Most-reported system
2026
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Tesla Model Y | 175.0 High | 96 | Forward Collision Avoidance |
| 2 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | 119.7 High | 275 | Forward Collision Avoidance |
| 3 | 2026 Tesla Model Y | 114.3 High | 298 | Unknown Or Other |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Tesla Model Y complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 275 | 24 | 47 | 0 | 119.7 High | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
| 2025 | 96 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 175.0 High | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
| 2026 | 298 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 114.3 High | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.