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This file gathers the known defects of the Tesla Model Y, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
1,984 owners in the United States reported problems with the automatic emergency braking of this car to NHTSA (model years 2020–2027), typically at around 4,000 miles. Most often named: adaptive cruise control (66%), automatic emergency braking (53%), warnings (20%). Reported consequences: 230 crashes, 8 fires, 202 injuries, 102 deaths.
594 owners in the United States reported problems with the accelerator and cruise control of this car to NHTSA (model years 2020–2026), typically at around 5,000 miles. Reported consequences: 118 crashes, 3 fires, 163 injuries, 99 deaths.
582 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 2020–2026), typically at around 8,000 miles. Reported consequences: 80 crashes, 14 fires, 156 injuries, 101 deaths.
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.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. 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."
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."
2027 Model Y L Launch Edition vehicles with a black interior were ordered with a micro-suede instrument panel (IP) float wing assembly, but were incorrectly delivered with a textile IP float wing assembly. Upon customer complaint, replace the textile IP float wing assembly with a micro-suede IP float wing assembly.
On certain Model Y vehicles, a gap between the liftgate and the spoiler outer panel may produce a whistling sound if the vehicle is driven at high speed. Upon customer complaint of noise coming from the liftgate area, rework the spoiler outer panel.
On some vehicles, the LH and/or RH front seat backrest blower(s) may emit a loud grinding noise in the shoulder area of the backrest when front seat cooling is enabled. Inspect the vehicle for symptoms related to the condition. If symptoms are present, replace the LH and/or RH front seat backrest blower(s).
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).