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Tesla Model Y Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 8 model years, NHTSA lists 35 recalls and 3,913 owner complaints for the Tesla Model Y. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Tesla Model Y by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Tesla Model Y | 0 | 4 | |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 8 | 1 | |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 3 | 110 | |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y | 0 | 338 | |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | 0 | 1,197 | |
| 2022 Tesla Model Y | 0 | 880 | |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | 0 | 1,098 | |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y | 24 | 285 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Tesla models · How these reports are made.
Tesla Model Y: questions owners ask
Which Tesla Model Y year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Tesla Model Y model years with the most are the 2023 (1,197), 2021 (1,098) and 2022 (880). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Tesla Model Y years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2020 (285), 2024 (338) and 2022 (880), out of 5 model years from 2020 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Tesla Model Y have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 3 Tesla Model Y model years, 35 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2020 (24), 2026 (8) and 2025 (3). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Tesla Model Y years have the most phantom braking complaints?
622 owner complaints across 6 Tesla Model Y model years describe sudden, unexpected automatic braking ("phantom braking"). The most were filed for the 2021 (246), 2022 (182) and 2023 (149) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Tesla Model Y years have the most adaptive cruise control complaints?
430 owner complaints across 5 Tesla Model Y model years describe adaptive cruise control disengaging, braking or not working. The most were filed for the 2021 (168), 2022 (118) and 2023 (108) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.