Tesla Model Y — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to avoid and 4 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Complaint history

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

Year	Ranking	Complaints	Compared with a typical year
2026	▲ Recommended	386	This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2025	▲ Recommended	103	This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2024	▲ Recommended	321	This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2023	■ Avoid	1,166	This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2022	■ Avoid	864	This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2021	■ Avoid	1,084	This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2020	▲ Recommended	280	This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2019	○ Not enough data	0	Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

▲ Recommended
At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.
● Recommended
Within 30% of the model’s typical year.
◆ Caution
30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.
■ Avoid
More than double the complaints of the typical year.
○ Not enough data
Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

recalls on file across every Tesla Model Y model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.