33 recalls covering model years 2020, 2025, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Tesla is recalling certain Model Y vehicles because hardware securing one or more front suspension links may not have been tightened properly. A link could loosen or come away from the vehicle's supporting frame. Tesla Service will tighten or replace the securing hardware, check wheel alignment, and replace related parts that have been damaged if needed. The work is free.
On certain Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the low beam headlights may shine brighter than they are allowed to be. Headlights that are too bright can reduce how well oncoming drivers are able to see the road, other vehicles, and their surroundings. This reduced visibility for drivers coming the other way raises the chance of a crash happening.
Certain Tesla vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags. They may also be missing certain interior safety features and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet federal safety standards for occupant crash protection, interior impact protection, and bumper standards.
Some affected vehicles may not have had the certification label installed. This label provides weight information for the vehicle. Without it, an owner could unintentionally overload the vehicle.
Tesla is recalling certain Model 3, Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles that are running software version 2026.8.6. When the vehicle is put into reverse, the picture from the rearview camera may be delayed before it appears. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard for rear visibility. Tesla has released a software update that reaches the vehicle over the air, at no cost.
Tesla is recalling certain Model Y vehicles because electrical contacts in the battery pack may fail. This failure can cause the vehicle to lose drive power. The recall also includes certain Model 3 vehicles. Tesla Service will replace the affected electrical contacts in the battery pack free of charge.
Tesla is recalling certain Model Y vehicles because a wiring defect may prevent the reverse lights from turning on when the vehicle is in reverse. The vehicles do not meet the federal safety requirement listed in the notice for vehicle lights and related equipment. Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and their wiring assembly free of charge.
Tesla is recalling certain Model Y vehicles because a connection on the horn's ground wire may not be secured properly. The electrical connection could break, preventing the horn from sounding. Tesla service will replace the steering wheel to address the recall, and the replacement is free of charge.
Certain Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have improperly tightened fasteners connecting the seat back to the seat bottom. The affected seat may not hold its occupant properly during a crash. Tesla Service Centers will inspect these fasteners and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge.
Tesla is recalling certain Model Y vehicles because a hose connector may block the windshield washer spray openings. This can prevent washer fluid from reaching the windshield, leaving the driver unable to clean it. The vehicles do not meet federal windshield wiping and washing requirements. Tesla service will inspect the affected connector and replace it if necessary.
In certain Tesla vehicles, a circuit board inside the car's computer can short out and the picture from the rearview camera can be lost. Without that image, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard for rear visibility. Tesla has sent out a free software update over the air. Tesla will also find vehicles whose computer board has failed or is under strain that could lead to failure, and replace those computers free of charge.
Tesla is recalling certain Cybertruck, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The warning light for the tire pressure monitoring system may not stay lit from one drive to the next. When that happens, the system does not warn the driver that a tire is low on air. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal rules for tire pressure monitoring systems. Tesla has already released a software update that fixes it.
Some Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles have a hood latch that may fail to detect when the hood isn't fully latched. If the hood isn't properly closed, it could open fully while driving, blocking the driver's view of the road. Tesla is fixing this with a free over-the-air software update, so no dealer visit is needed.
Tesla is recalling certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. If the driver is not wearing a seat belt, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not turn on the way they are supposed to. This means the vehicle may fail to alert an unbelted driver that their seat belt is not fastened.
Tesla is recalling certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Doing a factory reset on the car turned off the sound the car makes so that people walking nearby can hear it coming. With that sound muted, the vehicles do not meet the federal rule on minimum sound for electric and hybrid vehicles. Tesla has put out a software update that the car receives over the air.
Tesla is recalling certain Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles. The Brake, Park and Antilock Braking System warning lights on the instrument panel are shown in the wrong font size, smaller than it should be. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety standards for hydraulic, electric and light vehicle brake systems. Tesla has begun sending out a free over-the-air software update to fix the display.
Tesla is recalling Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have Autosteer, a driver-assistance feature that helps steer the car. Autosteer still requires the driver to stay in charge of driving and take over when needed. In certain situations, the way the feature's controls are presented may not be clear or noticeable enough to keep drivers from using Autosteer in ways it was not designed for, or to make clear when it is not on.
Tesla is recalling Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have the Full Self-Driving Beta software, or are waiting for it to be installed. The software may let the car behave unsafely at intersections, for example going straight through an intersection from a turn-only lane, entering a stop-sign intersection without coming to a full stop, or going into an intersection on a steady yellow light. It may also respond poorly to changes in posted speed limits or allow speeding.
One or both taillights on certain vehicles may sometimes fail to light up. This is an intermittent problem, meaning the taillight might work at times and stop working at other times. When a taillight isn't lit, the vehicle becomes harder for other drivers to see, which reduces its visibility on the road.
Tesla is recalling certain Model 3, Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles because of the power windows. When a window is closing and something is in the way, the system that is supposed to sense it and stop the window may not respond the way it should. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rule for power-operated window systems.
Tesla is recalling certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over the Boombox feature. Boombox can play sounds through a speaker on the outside of the car while the car is moving. Those sounds may cover up the warning noise the car makes so people walking nearby can hear it approaching. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rule on minimum sound for electric and hybrid vehicles.
On certain Tesla Model S, Model X, Model Y, and Model 3 vehicles, a feature called Boombox lets sounds play through an outside speaker while the car is moving. This can be loud enough to cover up the warning sounds the vehicle is supposed to make so pedestrians nearby can hear it approaching. Because those warning sounds may be muffled, people walking near the vehicle may not notice it coming.
Tesla is recalling certain Model 3, Model S, and Model Y vehicles because of a software error. The error can cause a valve inside the heat pump to open when it shouldn't, which traps refrigerant inside the evaporator. When this happens, the vehicle's ability to defrost or defog the windshield is reduced. Vehicles with the problem no longer meet the federal safety standard for windshield defrosting and defogging systems.
Tesla is recalling certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. When the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt, the audible warning chime may not activate the way it is supposed to. This means a driver could start driving without being reminded by a chime that their seat belt is not fastened.
Tesla is recalling certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software. A setting in that software called rolling stop can let the car go through an intersection where every direction has a stop sign without first coming to a complete stop. Tesla is turning the rolling stop feature off with a software update sent to the car over the air.
On some Model Y vehicles, the front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture. If a knuckle cracks, the suspension link attached to it can separate from the rest of the suspension.
A communication error in the software running on these Tesla vehicles can trigger a false forward-collision warning or cause the automatic emergency braking system to activate when it isn't needed. If the automatic braking activates unexpectedly, the car can come to a sudden stop while driving. A car that suddenly stops without the driver expecting it raises the chance that another vehicle could crash into it.
On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the bolts that hold the front suspension's lateral link in place may loosen over time. If they loosen enough, the lateral link can separate from the sub-frame. That can change the wheel's alignment, making the vehicle feel unstable. Tesla will tighten or replace the affected fasteners at no cost to the owner.
On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the bolts holding a brake caliper in place may be loose. If a caliper comes loose, it can separate and touch the wheel rim. That contact can cause a tire to lose air pressure. Tesla will inspect the caliper bolts and tighten or replace them if needed, at no cost to the owner.
On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, one or both of the fasteners that secure the front seat's shoulder belt to the pillar beside the door may not be properly attached. Because the belt is not securely fastened at that point, the seat belt system may not work the way it was designed to. Tesla will check both fasteners on affected vehicles and repair them if a problem is found.
On some Tesla Model Y vehicles, one or both of the fasteners holding the rear seat belt retractors in place may not be properly attached. This means the left or right rear seat belt might not stay securely anchored. If the retractor isn't held firmly, the seat belt may not work as designed to keep a passenger safely in place.
Some Model Y vehicles have bolts connecting the front upper control arm to the steering knuckle that may not have been tightened properly. Over time, this could allow the control arm to separate from the steering knuckle. If that happens, the wheels could lean in or out instead of staying straight, making it harder for the driver to steer. This reduced steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
On certain 2020 Tesla Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package, a software error keeps the trailer brake lights from turning on. Because the brake lights on an attached trailer may not light up when you brake, the vehicle does not meet a federal safety standard for lights and reflective equipment. This increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24 | 11 | 0 | 276 | 47 | 0 | 25 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 115 | 35 | 3 | 16 |
| 2026 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 33 safety recalls covering the 2020–2026 Tesla Model Y. 19 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Tesla Model Y Front Suspension Connections May Loosen" (NHTSA campaign 26V558000), reported Sep 1, 2026.
The 2020 Tesla Model Y has the most, with 24 recalls. The 2025 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 3. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 33 Tesla Model Y recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Tesla dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: