2026 Tesla Model Y Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Model Y years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 8 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 403 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Tesla Model Y. That ranks 4th out of 8 Model Y model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (123 complaints, 31%). Complaints mention 85 crashes, 1 fire, 33 injuries. There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
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- 403owner complaints
- 8safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 85complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 Tesla Model Y problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 123 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems | 122 | 30% | 6,551 | “full self” (46%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 56 | 14% | 4,800 | “full self” (30%) | — |
| Lane Departure | 48 | 12% | 300 | — | — |
| Steering | 48 | 12% | 10 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 8% | 4,950 | — | — |
| Structure | 30 | 7% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 30 | 7% | 10 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 27 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 6% | 4,900 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 5% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 11 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 2% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 2% | 11,785 | — | — |
| Seats | 7 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2026 Tesla Model Y recalls (8)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:critical fasteners; suspension:front
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.
Risk: A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge. In addition, Tesla Service will replace any related parts that may have been damaged as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-31-004.
Structure:body:bumpers; air bags:knee bolster
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."
Risk: A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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."
Risk: Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:propulsion system:fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.
Exterior lighting:back up lights; electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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 defect in the wiring. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-011.
Electrical system:horn
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.
Risk: An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-009.
Seats:critical fasteners
Problem: 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 improperly tightened.
Risk: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driverâs visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions (EA26002) — opened Mar 18, 2026, still open.
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged (PE25012) — opened Oct 7, 2025, still open.
- Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements (AQ25002) — opened Aug 20, 2025, still open.
- Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts. (PE24033) — opened Jan 6, 2025, closed Apr 3, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The speed limit displayed to the driver is frequently incorrect. I believe this is a problem with all Teslas. Speaking as an aerospace engineer- as a rule it is better to provide no information to the pilot/driver than wrong information. FAA would never tolerate faulty instrumentation in an…
While driving on Colorado state highways with Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (and/or Autopilot) engaged, the vehicle repeatedly and unexpectedly decelerates rapidly from highway speeds of 75â80 mph down to approximately 45 mph. This occurs with no vehicles, obstacles, or other hazards visible ahead…
In my 2026 model Y I have to turn off lane departure assistance every time I want to drive the car. In my experience, this function has been dangerous. When I am passing a semi truck, I want to de- center myself away from the truck. Lane departure assistance forces my car towards the semi truck. It…
While driving on freeway, driver door glass exploded and shattered into pieces without anything hitting it
Subject: Repeated FSD Attempts to Enter Closed Reversible Express Lanes â 2026 Tesla Model Y (HW4) I am submitting this complaint to report repeated potentially dangerous behavior involving Full Self-Driving (Supervised) on my 2026 Tesla Model Y equipped with Hardware 4 (HW4). On multiple…
Other Tesla Model Y years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 403 | 8 |
| 2025 Model Y | 105 | 3 |
| 2024 Model Y | 326 | 5 |
| 2023 Model Y | 1,179 | 17 |
| 2022 Model Y | 868 | 20 |
| 2021 Model Y | 1,089 | 23 |
| 2020 Model Y | 282 | 24 |
| 2019 Model Y | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
Owners most often report unknown or other, forward collision avoidance, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 123 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 Tesla Model Y a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Model Y model years, the 2026 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.