2025 Tesla Model Y electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2025 Tesla Model Y — 17% of all complaints for this model 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…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“am reporting a serious safety concern involving a 2025 Tesla Model Y, VIN [XXX] . On [XXX], the vehicle was being driven on [XXX] in Columbus, Ohio while the driver was traveling to Columbus Preparatory Academy. During the trip, the steering reportedly stopped responding properly, and the driver…”
filed Jun 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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
Electrical System problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 52 | 14% |
| 2024 Model Y | 58 | 18% |
| 2023 Model Y | 119 | 10% |
| 2022 Model Y | 119 | 14% |
| 2021 Model Y | 146 | 14% |
| 2020 Model Y | 27 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 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.