NHTSA lists 102 complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model Y, 31 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 10 complaints mention an injury, with 13 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TESLA MODEL Y.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 43 | 42.2% | 0.81 |
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| loss of control | 37 | 36.3% | 0.84 |
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| mechanical failure | 7 | 6.9% | 0.60 |
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| restraint or airbag | 6 | 5.9% | 0.96 |
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| structural or corrosion | 3 | 2.9% | 0.66 |
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| visibility or lighting | 3 | 2.9% | 0.80 |
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| fire or overheating | 2 | 2.0% | 0.97 |
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| unclear | 1 | 1.0% | 1.00 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 58 | 56.9% | 0.90 |
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| high | 38 | 37.3% | 0.93 |
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| low | 3 | 2.9% | 0.70 |
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| critical | 2 | 2.0% | 0.99 |
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| none | 1 | 1.0% | 0.99 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 102 tagged complaints of 102 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2026-05-18. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-19-002.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-01-06. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." (excerpt)
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this reca (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-12-17. Systems: TIRES.
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monit (excerpt)
Consequence: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
4 investigations; 3 open.
EA26002
Opened: 2026-03-18. Closed: Not listed.
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Engineering Analysis to evaluate Teslaa s Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) degradation detection system. The focus of this investigation will be to assess the systema s ability, when encountering reduced roadway visibility conditions, to detect degradation and alert the driver with sufficient t
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE25012
Opened: 2025-10-07. Closed: Not listed.
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
The Office of Defects Investigation (a ODIa ) is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety consequences of FSD executing driving maneuvers that constitute trai? c safety violations. This investigation concerns versions of FSD that Tesla has labeled as "FSD (Supervised)" and "FSD (Beta)." Tesla characterizes FSD as an SAE Level 2 partial automat
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
AQ25002
Opened: 2025-08-20. Closed: Not listed.
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
The Office of Defects Investigation (a ODIa ) has identified numerous incident reports submitted by Tesla, Inc. (a Teslaa ) in response to Standing General Order 2021-01 (the a SGOa ), in which the reported crashes occurred several months or more before the dates of the reports. The majority of these reports involved crashes in which the Standing General Order in place at the time required a
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE24033
Opened: 2025-01-06. Closed: 2026-04-03.
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
On January 6, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation 24003 (PE24033) to investigate Actually Smart Summon (Summon) sessions resulting in crashes during active sessions. According to Tesla, Summon is a short-distance SAE Level 2 system, controlled by the user from a cell phone within a certain distance and intended for use in parking lots and on private prope
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
10 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| SUSPENSION | 3 |
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| SEATS | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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11036613
Date: 2026-08-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
On some Model Y vehicles built before February 28, 2026, the design of the HVAC inlet duct may lead to water ingress into the air filter and/or vehicle interior. If the vehicle is brought into Service for cabin air filter replacement due to a musty or moldy smell from the HVAC system, water dripping
11034276
Date: 2026-06-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
On certain Model Y vehicles, a gap between the liftgate and the spoiler outer panel may produce a whistling sound if the vehicle is driven at high speed. Upon customer complaint of noise coming from the liftgate area, rework the spoiler outer panel.
11034277
Date: 2026-06-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
On some vehicles, degraded or excessive glue under the front seat cushion(s) may cause creaking noises during cornering or when pressing on the seat cushion(s). Upon customer complaint, inspect the vehicle for symptoms related to the condition. If symptoms are present, rework the front seat cushion(
11033171
Date: 2026-05-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
On some vehicles, insufficient lubricant at the front seat recliner tube ends may cause creaking noises during weight shifting when the seat is occupied. Upon customer complaint, inspect the vehicle for symptoms related to the condition. If symptoms are present, lubricate the front seat recliner tub
11033170
Date: 2026-05-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Some Model Y vehicles may emit rattling or knocking noises when driving over bumps or rough road. The condition can be improved by replacing the front upper control arm mounts, replacing the front damper assemblies (Model Y Premium and Performance only), and removing the wiper bracket pencil braces.
11033172
Date: 2026-05-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Certain Model Y vehicles may emit rattling or knocking noises when driving over bumps or rough road. The condition can be improved by replacing the front upper control arm mounts, replacing the front damper assemblies, and removing the wiper bracket pencil braces. This document is for vehicles that
11029585
Date: 2026-02-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
On some Model Y vehicles, water may ingress into the front fascia camera via the channels on the front fascia harness. This may corrode the camera connector or submerge the camera lens, which results in camera alerts and possible loss of the front fascia camera feed. Inspect the vehicle for symptoms
11029584
Date: 2026-02-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
On some Model Y Standard vehicles, the gap between the front door glass run seals and the moving glass might not meet Tesla specifications, resulting in high-pitched wind noise from the A-pillar areas when the vehicle is driven at high speed. Upon customer complaint, inspect the gap between the fron
11020192
Date: 2025-06-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel alignment over time. This feature detects changes in wheel alignment that may be related to incorrect tire pressures, degraded ball joints, bushings or damaged suspension links. If the feature determ
11020188
Date: 2025-06-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
On certain Model Y vehicles, the glove box might not open because the retention force of the magnets in the glove box door is too strong due to the airgap between the magnets being too small.