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2026 Tesla Model Y Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control — runs 3.9× the fleet median for that category across the 229 model-years tracked on this site.
278Complaints
6Recalls
52Crashes
1Fires
19Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (15.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 229 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control42 · 15.1%No official action
Steering36 · 12.9%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking33 · 11.9%No official action
Electrical System29 · 10.4%RecalledRecall 25V490000 · Recall 25V658000 · Recall 25V690000
Suspension27 · 9.7%No official action
Vehicle Speed Control23 · 8.3%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other86 · 30.9%
STEERING36 · 12.9%
SUSPENSION27 · 9.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL23 · 8.3%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS22 · 7.9%
STRUCTURE:BODY22 · 7.9%
SERVICE BRAKES19 · 6.8%

Percentages are the share of the 278 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages

NHTSA campaign 25V359000 · 2025 · reported 05/30/2025

The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:critical Fasteners

NHTSA campaign 25V410000 · 2025 · reported 06/18/2025

The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:horn

NHTSA campaign 25V490000 · 2025 · reported 07/28/2025

An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring

NHTSA campaign 25V658000 · 2025 · reported 10/01/2025

Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:propulsion System:fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts

NHTSA campaign 25V690000 · 2025 · reported 10/10/2025

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 26V315000 · 2026 · reported 05/19/2026

Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“The front trunk (Frunk) has no emergency release. The older models have one but the one I picked up recently was “removed”. If it were…”NHTSA complaint 11699656 — filed 11/16/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“There is no release button in the front trunk. 7 year old got inside and was unable to get out until someone got to the…”NHTSA complaint 11699652 — filed 11/16/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“The frunk doesn’t contain an emergency release button. I believe this is required by law per FMVSS 401.”NHTSA complaint 11699583 — filed 11/15/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Tesla Model Y?

Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 86 of 278 NHTSA complaints (30.9%), followed by forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (42), steering (36), forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2026 Tesla Model Y have?

278 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 52 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 19 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2026 Tesla Model Y have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 25V359000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2026 Tesla Model Y's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.