2025 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%.

Complaints by incident year

What owners report

• “I am reporting a driver-distraction safety concern involving Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD). When I disengage FSD and take manual control, Tesla immediately displays a persistent prompt requiring me to select why I intervened or provide voice feedback. The prompt does not automatically disappear and remains on the…”

  Electrical System · filed Sep 9, 2026

• “Full auto pilot I pay $99 every month and it was on the car decided to take a turn to go over the middle island and hit the tree. The road has yellow line straight but then the yellow line start to be... I think the car decided oh my God it’s not the correct way and decided to take off and run over the middle island…”

  Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Aug 23, 2026

• “On I95 by the Secaucus Train station there is something sending a signal to my Tesla and other Teslas to disable all of its ADAS systems. All of the functionality related to ADAS gets disabled thus making the car very unsafe to drive. Due to this disability it also disables the camera systems in the car. So if an…”

  Lane Departure · filed Aug 22, 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

Technical service bulletins

10 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Tesla Model Y.

• 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 certain Model Y vehicles, a gap between the liftgate and the spoiler outer panel may produce a whistling sound if the vehicle is driven at high speed. Upon customer complaint of noise coming from the liftgate area…

  SB-25-11-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026

• On some vehicles, degraded or excessive glue under the front seat cushion(s) may cause creaking noises during cornering or when pressing on the seat cushion(s). Upon customer complaint, inspect the vehicle for symptoms…

  SB-26-13-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 4, 2026

• On some vehicles, insufficient lubricant at the front seat recliner tube ends may cause creaking noises during weight shifting when the seat is occupied. Upon customer complaint, inspect the vehicle for symptoms related…

  SB-26-13-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 29, 2026

• Certain Model Y vehicles may emit rattling or knocking noises when driving over bumps or rough road. The condition can be improved by replacing the front upper control arm mounts, replacing the front damper assemblies…

  SB-26-31-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 8, 2026

• Some Model Y vehicles may emit rattling or knocking noises when driving over bumps or rough road. The condition can be improved by replacing the front upper control arm mounts, replacing the front damper assemblies…

  SB-25-31-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 8, 2026

• On some Model Y vehicles, water may ingress into the front fascia camera via the channels on the front fascia harness. This may corrode the camera connector or submerge the camera lens, which results in camera alerts…

  SB-25-17-012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 18, 2026

• On some Model Y Standard vehicles, the gap between the front door glass run seals and the moving glass might not meet Tesla specifications, resulting in high-pitched wind noise from the A-pillar areas when the vehicle…

  SB-26-11-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 12, 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

• On certain Model Y vehicles, the glove box might not open because the retention force of the magnets in the glove box door is too strong due to the airgap between the magnets being too small.

  SB-25-14-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2025

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 2025 Tesla Model Y has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.