Tesla Model Y problems by year
3,968 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 7 Tesla Model Y model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 302 | 6 | Unknown OR Other | |
| 2025 | 90 | 3 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2024 | 307 | 5 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2023 Most complained | 1,115 | 16 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2022 Most complained | 836 | 19 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2021 Most complained | 1,046 | 22 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2020 | 272 | 23 | Forward Collision Avoidance |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Tesla.