2020 Tesla Model Y air bags problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2020 Tesla Model Y — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a recurring Safety Restraint System Fault error in my 2020 Tesla Model Y. The issue manifests as an alert on the vehicle's dashboard, warning of a problem with the safety restraint system. This error began appearing at approximately 75000 miles. What component or system failed or…”
filed Sep 23, 2024
“The contact owned a 2020 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH in rainy weather, the vehicle inadvertently spun in circles, and he lost control of the vehicle. The contact took his foot off the accelerator pedal. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle crashed into an…”
filed Aug 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 6 | 2% |
| 2025 Model Y | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 Model Y | 9 | 3% |
| 2023 Model Y | 37 | 3% |
| 2022 Model Y | 19 | 2% |
| 2021 Model Y | 22 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Tesla Model Y
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.