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2024 Tesla Model YProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 339 owner complaints about the 2024 Tesla Model Y, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-886 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.

2024 Tesla Model Y
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year14% below the Model Y median · #4 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 56%Owner complaints339117 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage45kForward collision avoidance, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Tesla Model Y has problems

339 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance12725
Electrical system6315
Back over prevention617
Lane departure5012
Vehicle speed control3717
Steering2510
Service brakes2512
Structure177
Exterior lighting130
13 other systems7920

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2024 Tesla Model Y recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

100%repaired · 2026 Q2

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-002 · Jan 6, 2025 · 239,382 vehicles · 238,574 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2026 Q2

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Recall 24V-935 · Dec 17, 2024 · 696,281 vehicles · 695,791 repaired

Risk. Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

56%repaired · 2026 Q2

Front assembly: recliner

Recall 24V-886 · Nov 22, 2024 · 27 vehicles · 15 repaired

Risk. The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2026 Q2

Electrical system: software

Recall 24V-554 · Jul 24, 2024 · 1,849,638 vehicles · 1,836,632 repaired

Risk. An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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99%repaired · 2025 Q4

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 24V-051 · Jan 30, 2024 · 2,193,869 vehicles · 2,165,548 repaired

Risk. Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Tesla.

Best & worst years

2024 vs. every other Model Y year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Model Y median. How we score

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7 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2024 Tesla Model Y, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting RequirementsAQ25002 · still open
    Open
  2. FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsEA26002 · still open
    Open
  3. Unexpected Brake ActivationPE22002 · closed Jun 29, 2026
    No recall
  4. FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsPE24031 · closed Mar 18, 2026
    No recall
  5. Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.PE24033 · closed Apr 3, 2026
    No recall
  6. Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engagedPE25012 · still open
    Open
  7. Recall 23V838 Remedy EffectivenessRQ24009 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Model Y owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Following a software update (2026.38.3.2), without any prior warning messages or symptoms, the vehicle's onboard computer failed on 10/26/26, which resulted in the loss of critical driver-assistance and safety systems. The affected systems included the backup and side-view cameras, blind-spot…
Complaint 11774801 · Oct 30, 2026
While preparing to make a left turn on a yellow turn signal with FSD (Supervised) engaged, an oncoming vehicle in the opposite lane approached at high speed. FSD apparently failed to detect it in time; the car hesitated and paused directly in the path of the oncoming vehicle. I had to press the…
Complaint 11773594 · Oct 26, 2026
I was slowing for a red light - I was nearly stopped a safe distance behind the car in front of me, then my Tesla applied automatic emergency braking. There was absolutely no danger or imminent accident. I was not injured, but my dog was thrown forward and hit the dashboard. This happened again…
Complaint 11773586 · Oct 26, 2026

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