no report yet
Suspension: critical fasteners
NewRisk. A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
2026 Tesla Model YProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 452 owner complaints about the 2026 Tesla Model Y, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-658 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Tesla Model Y has problems
452 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
133Forward collision avoidance49 crash/fire/injury
65Electrical system15 crash/fire/injury
55Lane departure12 crash/fire/injury
55Steering15 crash/fire/injury
37Vehicle speed control11 crash/fire/injury
34Structure
32Back over prevention
31Suspension
27Service brakes
10414 other systems20 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 133 | 49 |
| Electrical system | 65 | 15 |
| Lane departure | 55 | 12 |
| Steering | 55 | 15 |
| Vehicle speed control | 37 | 11 |
| Structure | 34 | 7 |
| Back over prevention | 32 | 21 |
| Suspension | 31 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 27 | 9 |
| 14 other systems | 104 | 20 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2026 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.
no report yet
Air bags: knee bolster
NewRisk. A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
no report yet
Other: labels
NewRisk. Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2026 Q2
Electrical system: horn
Risk. An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
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
2026 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
'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Tesla Model Y safety ratings
2026 TESLA MODEL Y SUV BEV RWD 2ND RELEASE in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (8.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2026 Tesla Model Y, and the recalls they led to.
- Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting RequirementsOpen
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsOpen
- Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.No recall
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engagedOpen
In owners' words
What Model Y owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2026 Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged violates a posted "No Turn on Red" restriction on a daily basis at the intersection of South Street (eastbound) and Dedham Street in Needham, Massachusetts. When my vehicle is first in line at the red light at this intersection, FSD…
I was using Tesla Full Self Driving during an on-ramp merger. During the turn the car suddenly stopped turning in the direction of the road while on FSD and hit the curb without turning off FSD or alerting the driver. I did apply light acceleration, but with no warning I was unable to react. I have…
Severe vehicle electrical network short circuit and central computing safety failure. Following a factory warranty replacement of the front windshield bi-cam assembly, the vehicle's internal diagnostics flagged continuous Redundant Control Unit (RCU) data link communication errors and an active…
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