Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Tesla Model Y has 24 recalls, 275 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
24
Recalls
275
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 10, 2026
22V037000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functio...
21V912000
SUSPENSION
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension link...
21V835000
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, al...
22V045000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not ...
20V609000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error preve...
21V389000
SEAT BELTS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder ...
21V388000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retrac...
21V387000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake c...
21V846000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. ...
20V709000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles. The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not be...
22V050000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in t...
22V063000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to b...
22V235000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to b...
22V702000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic rever...
22V844000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
23V085000
STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving...
23V838000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of...
24V051000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An...
24V153000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory res...
24V376000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an ...
24V554000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to det...
24V935000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPM...
26V283000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software versio...
26V507000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the ma...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Tesla Model Y SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We had a terrifying moment today. Low-voltage battery died instantly, leaving the driver locked insi... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | SUSPENSION | While my wife was driving on a flat straight road, she heard a loud bang noise from the front of the... |
| Aug 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I am reporting multiple safety‑critical incidents involving my Tesla Model Y equipped with FSD (Supe... |
| Jul 24, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | This is about a 2020 Tesla Model Y, with HardWare3 (HW3) Full-Self-Driving (FSD) feature. The older... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Seat occupancy sensor failed for the second time. The car will randomly shut off if I am inside beca... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The contact's daughter owns a 2020 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at various s... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Tesla Model Y. It was discovered that there was a milea... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | There was a grinding sound coming from the LF wheel. This was progressively getting worse. Car was ... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | My Tesla Model Y 2020 (VIN: [XXX] ) is stuck on software version 2023.44.1 for more than 2 years and... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS | Vehicle had "front passenger safety restraint system fault" multiple times intermittently. Serviced ... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Observed intermittent center display/infotainment computer (MCU) crashes/reboots where the center di... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | Car was on complete auto pilot on mayland highway 270 and car suddenly took exit with any command an... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | STEERING | A 2018 Ford Explorer, marked police vehicles, was operating with lights and siren when it proceeded ... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The full self-driving (FSD) stopped working although it was fully paid for at the time of vehicle pu... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I brought the car to the dealership to work on the recalls that are all done by over the air downloa... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | While driving at approximately 39,000 miles, the vehicle developed loud rattling and creaking noises... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The mechanical door release cable for the rear doors is not accessible without a screwdriver. This s... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The rear trunk smashed my fingers. I pressed the open button on the rear trunk and heard it unlatch.... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On [XXX], I identified a severe and unacceptable loss of driving range in my 2020 Tesla Model Y (VIN... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Was driving in rain, had windshield wipers on, suddenly windshield wipers stopped working; could not... |