2024 Tesla Model Y: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 498 complaints
498
Total Complaints
7,608mi
Median Mileage
Adaptive Cruise Control
Top Issue
102
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

1,018 25th Percentile
7,608 Median Mileage
18,312 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Adaptive Cruise Control
60
Automatic Emergency Braking
54
Camera
47
Electrical System
46
Unknown Or Other
35
Warnings
32
Vehicle Speed Control
27
Blind Spot Detection
25
Service Brakes
23
Steering
17

Severity Assessment

102
Crashes
6
Fires
91
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"Automatic Wipers are unreliable, they turn on when no rain is present and they fail to come on when rain is present. Additionally the manual wiper controls are unsafe to use while driving and are not easy to adjust, resulting in a significant distraction while operating a vehicle in the rain. The v..."
"Vehicle warning icons are blocked by the drivers right arm. In some driving positions, the current vehicle speed is also blocked. Recommend shifting the icons toward the center of the monitor."
"Unintentional acceleration"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Electrical System 46 complaints
25th: 6,594 mi Median: 12,400 mi 75th: 37,008 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 103 NJ: 34 MA: 29 TX: 28 NY: 26 OH: 25 WA: 25 FL: 23 VA: 20 PA: 19

Tesla Model Y — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
202047390
20211877169
20221490141
20231788280
202515549
202634265

Active Recalls (5)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 24V051000 | 30/01/2024
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.
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Latch
Campaign 24V554000 | 24/07/2024
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
Recliner
Campaign 24V886000 | 22/11/2024
The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-004.
Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Campaign 24V935000 | 17/12/2024
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Software
Campaign 25V002000 | 07/01/2025
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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

General Vehicle Maintenance

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
  • Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
  • Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
  • Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
  • Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28