2024 Tesla Model Y problems & reliability

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.

Most reported problems

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Complaints by incident year

What owners report

• “The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the brake lights failed to illuminate during regenerative braking. The contact stated that the vehicle display screen failed to show the brake lights illuminating while stopping, which nearly caused other vehicles to crash into the…”

  Exterior Lighting · filed Sep 15, 2026

• “My 2024 Tesla Model Y (VIN [XXX]) has lost all forward camera-based safety and driver assistance functions. The vehicle displays alerts that Automatic Emergency Braking is unavailable, Park Assist is unavailable, adaptive headlight features are unavailable, and that self-driving is degrading and the vehicle may stop…”

  Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Sep 14, 2026

• “Component that failed & available for inspection? The power window on the passenger-side rear door failed to auto-reverse when it hit an obstruction while closing. It closed with enough force to pinch and injure my child's finger and did not reverse. The 2024 Tesla Model Y is available for inspection on request. How…”

  Unknown / Other · filed Sep 12, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Federal defect investigations

• FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  Engineering Analysis EA26002 · opened Mar 18, 2026 · open

• Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

  Preliminary Evaluation PE25012 · opened Oct 7, 2025 · open

• Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

  Audit Query AQ25002 · opened Aug 20, 2025 · open

• Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  Preliminary Evaluation PE24033 · opened Jan 6, 2025 · closed Apr 3, 2026

• FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  Preliminary Evaluation PE24031 · opened Oct 17, 2024 · closed Mar 18, 2026

• Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

  Recall Query RQ24009 · opened Apr 25, 2024 · open

• Unexpected Brake Activation

  Preliminary Evaluation PE22002 · opened Feb 16, 2022 · closed Jun 29, 2026

Technical service bulletins

58 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Tesla Model Y. The 10 most recent:

• On some Model Y vehicles built before February 28, 2026, the design of the HVAC inlet duct may lead to water ingress into the air filter and/or vehicle interior. If the vehicle is brought into Service for cabin air…

  SB-26-18-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 15, 2026

• On some Model Y vehicles, the rear view mirror upper camera cover is not sufficiently transparent, which may prevent infrared light from traveling through the cover, resulting in increased vehicle occupancy warnings in…

  SB-26-15-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 8, 2026

• A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel alignment over time. This feature detects changes in wheel alignment that may be related to incorrect tire pressures…

  SB-25-31-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 24, 2025

• Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were manufactured with High Voltage (HV) batteries containing cell modules that do not meet Tesla’s internal quality standards, potentially resulting in a reduction of range.

  SB-25-16-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 20, 2025

• On some Model Y vehicles, the center high mounted stop light may cause interference with the power supply line for the High Voltage Controller (HVC), which can falsely trigger High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) alerts…

  SB-25-17-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2025

• On certain Model Y vehicles, the LH and/or RH rear primary body seals might cause wind noise in the cabin.

  SB-24-11-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024

• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle…

  fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf · Over The Air · issued Sep 30, 2024

• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle…

  fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf · Over The Air · issued Sep 30, 2024

• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle…

  fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf · Over The Air · issued Sep 30, 2024

• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle…

  2024.38_s3xy.pdf · Over The Air · issued Sep 30, 2024

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2024 Tesla Model Y has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.