2025 Tesla Model Y: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
87
Complaints
3
Recalls
26
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
11
Injuries
280.5
Severity index
Severity index 280.5 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 42 2025 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2025 Tesla Model Y ranks 1 of 42 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 98% of its model-year peers. See the full 2025 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 40 | 46.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | 21.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 18.4% |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 16 | 18.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 17.2% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 13 | 14.9% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 10.3% |
| STEERING | 7 | 8.0% |
The single most-reported system is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, cited in 40 of 87 complaints (46.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 26 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V935000 | 17/12/2024 | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these |
| 25V002000 | 07/01/2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor |
| 26V315000 | 19/05/2026 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification." |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.