37 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Tesla Model Y, across model years 2019–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Tesla dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Model Y by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Tesla Model Y model years, the 2020 has the most recalls (24); the 2023 drew the most owner complaints (1,171).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Tesla Model Y model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 280 |
| 2021 | 23 | 1085 |
| 2022 | 18 | 866 |
| 2023 | 12 | 1171 |
| 2024 | 4 | 326 |
| 2025 | 3 | 103 |
| 2026 | 8 | 394 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles due to potential suspension fastener looseness that could cause loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Owners will receive notification letters by October 30, 2026.
Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles that may lack knee airbags and safety features, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must return vehicles for free repurchase by September 5, 2026.
Tesla is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles due to missing certification labels that could lead to unintentional vehicle overloading and crash risk. Owners received notification letters mailed July 17, 2026.
Tesla is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 vehicles with overly bright low beams that could reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners must have headlights replaced free by Tesla.
Tesla is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles with software version 2026.8.6 due to delayed rearview camera images when reversing, which may cause crashes. Owners must update software via over-the-air update.
When the Tesla Model Y recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 4,225 complaints with NHTSA about the Tesla Model Y; the most reported area is forward collision avoidance. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Tesla Model Y complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 37 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Tesla Model Y, covering model years 2019–2026. The most recent was issued Sep 1, 2026 (Suspension).
The 2020 Tesla Model Y has the most, with 24 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (11), Suspension (4), Exterior Lighting (3), Back Over Prevention (3).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Tesla dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Tesla to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Tesla dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.