2026 Tesla Model Y: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 342 complaints
342
Total Complaints
4,900mi
Median Mileage
Unknown Or Other
Top Issue
65
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
570
25th Percentile
4,900
Median Mileage
5,450
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Unknown Or Other
70
Steering
30
Adaptive Cruise Control
29
Automatic Emergency Braking
25
Suspension
21
Service Brakes
16
Electrical System
16
Warnings
15
Vehicle Speed Control
15
Assist
14
Severity Assessment
65
Crashes
1
Fires
21
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"I was driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y when another vehicle pulled out from a driveway and struck the front/side of my car. The Tesla failed to initiate Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and no airbags deployed. This raises serious concerns about the functionality of Teslaâs safety systems in real-w..."
"I was driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y when another vehicle pulled out from a driveway and struck the front/side of my car. The Tesla failed to initiate Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and no airbags deployed. This raises serious concerns about the functionality of Teslaâs safety systems in real-w..."
"I was driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y when another vehicle pulled out from a driveway and struck the front/side of my car. The Tesla failed to initiate Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and no airbags deployed. This raises serious concerns about the functionality of Teslaâs safety systems in real-w..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 81
TX: 36
WA: 23
FL: 21
NJ: 20
IL: 13
NY: 13
GA: 12
VA: 11
PA: 10
Tesla Model Y — Other Years
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Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Linkages
Campaign 25V359000 | 30/05/2025
The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Critical Fasteners
Campaign 25V410000 | 18/06/2025
The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Horn
Campaign 25V490000 | 28/07/2025
An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Wiring
Campaign 25V658000 | 01/10/2025
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.
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.
Fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts
Campaign 25V690000 | 10/10/2025
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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