2024 Tesla Model Y
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 321
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 7
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2024
Opened by NHTSA
54% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 321 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 280 |
| 2021 | 1,084 |
| 2022 | 864 |
| 2023 | 1,166 |
| 2024 | 321 |
| 2025 | 103 |
| 2026 | 386 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
54% · 172 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
On 7/22/2026 between 6pm and 7pm PST, I was driving my Tesla Model Y on I-405 southbound in Orange County, CA, between the Westminster Blvd exit and Exit 73, with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23
Also filed under Lane departure and steering
Unknown. Drove car in front of garage. Car came to a full stop. About to put car into reverse from drive in order to back into the garage, when car suddenly accelerated forward.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-13
Also filed under Electrical system
Back over prevention
21% · 68 reportsMost commonly citing camera and warnings.
Electrical system
19% · 62 reportsMost commonly citing autonomous/self driving and software.
Lane departure
18% · 58 reportsMost commonly citing blind spot detection and assist.
Vehicle speed control
11% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first
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2022-02-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-06-29 Unexpected Brake Activation
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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.
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2024-04-25Recall queryOpen Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
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2024-09-22Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages24V554000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
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2024-10-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-03-18 FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
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2025-01-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-04-03 Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
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2025-01-21Seats24V886000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model Y vehicles. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-004.
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2025-02-15Tires24V935000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
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2025-03-07Back over prevention, electrical system25V002000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
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2025-08-20Audit queryOpen Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
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2025-10-07Preliminary evaluationOpen Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
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2026-03-18Engineering analysisOpen FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Tesla Model Y — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 172 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 68 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 62 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V051000 · Electrical system
- Recall 24V554000 · Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 24V886000 · Seats
- Recall 24V935000 · Tires
- Recall 25V002000 · Back over prevention, electrical system
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- Is the 2024 Tesla Model Y reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Tesla Model Y is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.