Tesla Model Y recalls & complaint record (MY 2020–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 40 recall campaigns and 631 consumer complaints for the Tesla Model Y (MY 2020–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Service Brakes. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the Model Y costs to own.

Every Tesla Model Y recall campaign, by year

All 40 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the Model Y (MY 2020–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 2 campaigns

Equipment26V315000 · May 19, 2026 · about 14,575 vehicles
Risk: Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge.
Back Over Prevention26V283000 · May 5, 2026 · about 218,868 vehicles
Risk: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

2025 — 7 campaigns

Electrical System25V690000 · October 10, 2025 · about 12,963 vehicles
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge.
Electrical System25V658000 · October 1, 2025 · about 260 vehicles
Risk: Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge.
Electrical System25V490000 · July 28, 2025 · about 6 vehicles
Risk: An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge.
Seats25V410000 · June 18, 2025 · about 48 vehicles
Risk: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
Visibility25V359000 · May 30, 2025 · about 172 vehicles
Risk: The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge.
SteeringOTA fix25V092000 · February 14, 2025 · about 376,241 vehicles
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Back Over Prevention25V002000 · January 7, 2025 · about 239,382 vehicles
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

2024 — 7 campaigns

TiresOTA fix24V935000 · December 17, 2024 · about 696,281 vehicles
Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Seats24V886000 · November 22, 2024 · about 27 vehicles
Risk: The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge.
Latches/Locks/LinkagesOTA fix24V554000 · July 24, 2024 · about 1,849,638 vehicles
Risk: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Seat BeltsOTA fix24V376000 · May 28, 2024 · about 125,233 vehicles
Risk: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
Forward Collision AvoidanceOTA fix24V153000 · February 27, 2024 · about 6,557 vehicles
Risk: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge.
Electrical SystemOTA fix24V051000 · January 30, 2024 · about 2,193,869 vehicles
Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Back Over PreventionOTA fix24V035000 · January 22, 2024 · about 199,575 vehicles
Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

2023 — 6 campaigns

Electrical SystemOTA fix23V838000 · December 12, 2023 · about 2,031,220 vehicles
Risk: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary o…
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Forward Collision Avoidance23V489000 · July 14, 2023 · about 1,337 vehicles
Risk: Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle, as necessary, free of charge.
Electrical System23V434000 · June 19, 2023 · about 26 vehicles
Risk: A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, free of charge.
Steering23V385000 · May 30, 2023 · about 137 vehicles
Risk: A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge.
Seats23V130000 · February 27, 2023 · about 3,470 vehicles
Risk: A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge.
SteeringOTA fix23V085000 · February 15, 2023 · about 362,758 vehicles
Risk: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

2022 — 10 campaigns

Suspension22V895000 · December 5, 2022 · about 26 vehicles
Risk: A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
Exterior LightingOTA fix22V844000 · November 15, 2022 · about 321,628 vehicles
Risk: A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
VisibilityOTA fix22V702000 · September 19, 2022 · about 1,096,762 vehicles
Risk: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge.
Forward Collision Avoidance22V317000 · May 9, 2022 · about 7 vehicles
Risk: Swapped camera views can prevent the vehicle's cameras from detecting crossing objects and high-curvature lane lines, impairing the Autosteer and Automatic Emergency B…
Remedy: Tesla Service will correct the swapped terminals and recalibrate the cameras, free of charge.
Back Over PreventionOTA fix22V296000 · May 3, 2022 · about 129,960 vehicles
Risk: A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warnin…
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge.
Electrical SystemOTA fix22V235000 · April 12, 2022 · about 594,894 vehicles
Risk: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
Electrical SystemOTA fix22V063000 · February 4, 2022 · about 578,607 vehicles
Risk: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 c…
Electrical SystemOTA fix22V050000 · February 2, 2022 · about 26,681 vehicles
Risk: Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Electrical SystemOTA fix22V045000 · February 1, 2022 · about 817,143 vehicles
Risk: The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Electrical SystemOTA fix22V037000 · January 27, 2022 · about 53,822 vehicles
Risk: Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge.

2021 — 6 campaigns

Suspension21V912000 · November 21, 2021 · about 826 vehicles
Risk: Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge.
Forward Collision AvoidanceOTA fix21V846000 · October 29, 2021 · about 11,728 vehicles
Risk: Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Suspension21V835000 · October 25, 2021 · about 2,791 vehicles
Risk: A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
Seat Belts21V389000 · May 25, 2021 · about 5,530 vehicles
Risk: An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge.
Seat Belts21V388000 · May 25, 2021 · about 2,166 vehicles
Risk: Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge.
Service Brakes21V387000 · May 25, 2021 · about 5,974 vehicles
Risk: Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge.

2020 — 2 campaigns

Suspension20V709000 · November 17, 2020 · about 401 vehicles
Risk: A detached upper control arm can cause the wheels to lean in or out, decreasing the driver's ability to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge.
Exterior LightingOTA fix20V609000 · September 30, 2020 · about 2,567 vehicles
Risk: Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and has released the firmware update over-the-air (OTA) to vehicles as of September 23, 2020.

Where the Model Y’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (40 campaigns total): Electrical System (11), Back Over Prevention (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (4), Suspension (4), Seats (3), Steering (3), Seat Belts (3), Visibility (2), and 5 other components.

Complaints by reported area (631 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Forward Collision Avoidance (217), Electrical System (83), Service Brakes (71), Lane Departure (71), Steering (69), Vehicle Speed Control (67).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the Model Y (MY 2020–2026) include 125 crash reports, 3 fire reports, 55 injury reports and 1 report of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the Model Y costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used Model Y harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Tesla Model Y RWD cost to own → · Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Tesla Model Y have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 40 recall campaigns for the Tesla Model Y (MY 2020–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious Model Y recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 24V051000 (January 30, 2024, Electrical System), affecting about 2,193,869 vehicles: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my Model Y has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the Model Y cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the Model Y cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Model Y nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2020–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.