Is the 2025 Tesla Model Y reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Tesla Model Y is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model Y?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Model Y have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2025 Tesla Model Y

▲ Better than typical

2025 Tesla Model Y
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:58.904Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 108
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 4
Top problem: Forward collision avoidance

Complaints per year

2025: 108 complaints

View as data table

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Forward collision avoidance

59% · 64 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

CRASHFIREINJURY

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On 10/08/2026, while Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software v14.3.10 was engaged in an underground parking garage, the vehicle failed to stop when it should have, causing the left-front bumper to scrape against a concrete pillar.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-08

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? There were multiple component and system failures that were experienced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-19

Also filed under Service brakes and steering

Lane departure

23% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing blind spot detection and assist.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

19% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing adas and autonomous/self driving.

CRASHFIREDEATH

Back over prevention

16% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and camera.

CRASHINJURY

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When self parking in a drive way, Tesla Y hit another car. There was more than enough space on the driveway for 2+ cars. We did the same self-parking tens times before. Tesla generated no alarms after collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29

Driver selected auto-park in parking area and car tried to self-park in a chosen spot adjacent to a pole and made several attempts to park and in the process hit a pole adjacent to the chosen parking spot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-02

Service brakes

14% · 15 reports

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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2025-01-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-04-03 Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
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2025-02-15Tires24V935000 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
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Date not on fileEquipment26V315000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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Buy-smart checklist

2025 Tesla Model Y — pre-purchase inspection

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Forward collision avoidance: 64 reports on file for this year.
Lane departure: 25 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V315000 · Equipment
Recall 24V935000 · Tires
Recall 25V002000 · Back over prevention, electrical system

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Tesla Model Y reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Tesla Model Y is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model Y?: The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 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.