Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2026 Tesla Model Y has 5 recalls, 203 complaints.
5
Recalls
203
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
25V359000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid fr...
25V410000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been imp...
25V490000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circ...
25V658000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a de...
25V690000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2026 Tesla Model Y.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Missing front trunk light/emergency release in violation of FMVSS 401. |
| Mar 29, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE | On multiple lane roads whe I am driving next to traffic in the same direction, if I try to give a la... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On March 23, 2026, my vehicle experienced a sudden and simultaneous failure of multiple critical saf... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Safety Defect: Uncommanded trunk actuation while the user was asleep inside the vehicle. The vehicle... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I've noticed periodically when the car is braking at start stop traffic in autopilot mode, the brake... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | In under a year I have had to replace my windshield three times due to cracks from debris. The total... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Timeline of events: Day 1 – Delivery March 13, 2026 • Drove about 10 miles after delivery. • The... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | I am reporting a suspected defect involving the front suspension or steering system of my Tesla Mode... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On [XXX] 1512PM. Drive on [XXX] with auto pilot driving. Seen on construction and hit some object d... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Brand new car and its widely reported of front suspension noise, particularly with the RWD models. ... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | Subject: Tesla Self-Driving / Autopilot Incorrect Maneuver at Intersection Vehicle: Tesla (model: *... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | SEATS | Since taking delivery of my 2026 Tesla Model Y, the driver's seat seatback rocks forward and backwar... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | I am reporting a suspected defect involving the front suspension or steering system of my 2026 Tesla... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | SUSPENSION | I am filing a complaint regarding a suspension defect on my new Tesla Model Y Juniper. Shortly afte... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On [XXX] I pick up my New Tesla Y. On [XXX], while traveling at highway speeds on [XXX] with Autopi... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Yesterday at about [XXX] I was driving using FSD. I was making a left turn on a green arrow turning ... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The 2026 Tesla model Y was driving in FSD (Supervised) mode in the Home Depot Colma, California park... |
| Feb 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Windshield developed a long crack overnight while parked in an enclosed garage with stable temperatu... |
| Feb 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | With Full Self-Driving activated, while the vehicle was performing a maneuver to exit a parking spac... |
| Feb 21, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE | There are two major safety issues that came with the vehicle upon the new car delivery. The problems... |