Model year record

2026 Tesla Model Y

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,220 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V558000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
19
Reported to NHTSA
2026-08-31

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.

Safety risk

A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge. In addition, Tesla Service will replace any related parts that may have been damaged as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-31-004.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V445000

Structure: body: bumpers

Component
Structure: body: bumpers
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
15
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-07

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."

Safety risk

A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

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 25V690000

Electrical system: propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
12,963
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-10
Owners notified
2025-12-09

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V658000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
260
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-01
Owners notified
2025-11-26

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-011.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V490000

Electrical system: horn

Component
Electrical system: horn
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
6
Reported to NHTSA
2025-07-28
Owners notified
2025-09-23

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.

Safety risk

An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V410000

Seats: critical fasteners

Component
Seats: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
48
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-18
Owners notified
2025-08-16

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.

Safety risk

The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V359000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
172
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-29
Owners notified
2025-07-25

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Safety risk

The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other223
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control114100 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking9813,001 mi
Steering8610 mi
Electrical system682,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings60
Lane departure: assist60
Suspension5810 mi
Vehicle speed control584,900 mi
Structure: body52
Service brakes484,900 mi
Back over prevention: warnings40
Exterior lighting38
Electrical system: adas: autonomous/self driving284,800 mi
Lane departure: warning22
Wheels21
Power train162,000 mi
Seat belts16
Air bags145,000 mi
Seats14
Visibility/wiper14
Lane departure: blind spot detection12
Fuel/propulsion system8
Back over prevention: rearview system braking6
Electrical system: adas6
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch: emergency mechanical release6570 mi
Engine4
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch4
Structure46,000 mi
Electrical system: adas: blindspot: sensors2
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: video (TOUCH)screen/monitor/unit2
Exterior lighting: brake lights23,000 mi
Lane departure2300 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch223,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light2
Service brakes, hydraulic26,000 mi
Tires2
Tires: sidewall2
Tires: tread/belt2

The 2025 model has 3 times 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.