2020 Tesla Model Y safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
47
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
23
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Tested: 2020 Tesla Model Y SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 17 report injuries (25 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Tesla Model Y vehicles were involved in 16 fatal crashes with 6 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse · May 4, 2026
- Crash riskTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated… · Dec 17, 2024
- Crash riskHood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the… · Jul 24, 2024
- Crash riskIn the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible… · May 28, 2024
- Crash riskA factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds · Feb 27, 2024
- Crash riskAn incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake… · Jan 30, 2024
- Crash riskIn certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of… · Dec 12, 2023
- Crash riskFSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such… · Feb 15, 2023