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2027 Tesla Model YProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2027 Tesla Model Y, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Forward collision avoidance

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2027 Tesla Model Y has problems

4 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 avoidance20
Lane departure20
Back over prevention10

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

0 recalls

2027 Tesla Model Y recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2027 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

2027 Tesla Model Y safety ratings

2027 TESLA MODEL Y SUV BEV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2027 Tesla Model Y frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2027 Tesla Model Y side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2027 Tesla Model Y side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 5 stars (8.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Model Y owners report

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

FSD Safety Incident — November 4, 2026 While my wife was driving our 2026 Model Y with FSD (Supervised) engaged, the vehicle unexpectedly moved from a right-turn-only lane into a center lane at Volunteer Blvd and Las Vegas Blvd in Henderson, NV. After stopping at a red light, FSD moved back into…
Complaint 11775764 · Nov 4, 2026
Phantom Breaking when using Traffic Aware Cruise Control. It's dangerous when it slams on the breaks in the middle of the freeway for no reason when traffic is moving at 70 mph. I'm afraid I'll get rear-ended. It mostly happens when going under overpasses and the car sees the shadow, freaks out,…
Complaint 11775690 · Nov 4, 2026

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