2019 Tesla Model Y

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2019 Tesla Model Y
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:06:48.335Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2019: 0 complaints 2019 0 2020: 283 complaints 2021: 1,093 complaints 2021 2022: 870 complaints 2023: 1,182 complaints 2023 2024: 328 complaints 2025: 108 complaints 2025 2026: 411 complaints 2027: 2 complaints 2027
2019: 0 complaints 2019 0 2020: 283 complaints 2020 2021: 1,093 complaints 2021 2022: 870 complaints 2022 2023: 1,182 complaints 2023 2024: 328 complaints 2024 2025: 108 complaints 2025 2026: 411 complaints 2026 2027: 2 complaints 2027
2019: 0 complaints 2019 0 2020: 283 complaints 2020 2021: 1,093 complaints 2021 2022: 870 complaints 2022 2023: 1,182 complaints 2023 2024: 328 complaints 2024 2025: 108 complaints 2025 2026: 411 complaints 2026 2027: 2 complaints 2027

2019: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20190
2020283
20211,093
2022870
20231,182
2024328
2025108
2026411
20272

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2021-07-23Seat belts21V388000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021.

  2. R
    2021-07-23Seat belts21V389000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021.

  3. I
    2021-08-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-06-08 Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
  4. I
    2021-12-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2023-05-26 Tesla Passenger Play
  5. I
    2023-04-07Defect petitionClosed 2026-03-18 Defect Petition Interlock Request
  6. I
    2023-06-29Defect petitionOpen Sudden Unintended Acceleration
  7. R
    2024-02-21Electrical system24V051000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Tesla Model Y — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 21V388000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 21V389000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 24V051000 · Electrical system

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Tesla Model Y reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2019 Tesla Model Y have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.