Model year record

2025 Tesla Model Y

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 362 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V315000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
14,575
Reported to NHTSA
2026-05-18
Owners notified
2026-07-17

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-19-002.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V002000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
239,382
Reported to NHTSA
2025-01-06
Owners notified
2025-03-07

Defect description

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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V935000

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Component
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
696,281
Reported to NHTSA
2024-12-17
Owners notified
2025-02-15

Defect description

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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Safety risk

Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control45
Unknown or other45
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking40
Service brakes297,213 mi
Electrical system24
Vehicle speed control207,213 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings15
Lane departure: assist15
Steering15
Lane departure: blind spot detection13
Back over prevention: warnings11
Lane departure: warning10
Seat belts104,444 mi
Visibility/wiper10
Air bags84,444 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking7
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera7
Structure: body6
Electrical system: adas4
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: adas: autonomous/self driving2
Engine2
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2
Exterior lighting2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Power train2
Seats2
Suspension2
Visibility: windshield2
Wheels2

The 2024 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2026 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA26002FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

Electrical system: adas

PE25012Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

Electrical system: adas

AQ25002Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

Electrical system: adas

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.