2026 Tesla Model Y safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
74
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
8
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 21 report injuries (28 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskOne or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly… · Aug 31, 2026
- Crash riskVehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air… · Jul 7, 2026
- Crash riskCertification label may not have been installed · May 18, 2026
- Crash riskBattery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power · Oct 10, 2025
- Crash riskReverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a… · Oct 1, 2025
- Crash riskRing terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the… · Jul 28, 2025
- Crash riskFasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly… · Jun 18, 2025
- Crash riskHose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid… · May 29, 2025