Safety Score
58
Average
Recalls
3
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (3)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-09 | 22V317000 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 7 | — | Details |
| 2021-11-21 | 21V912000 |
SUSPENSION | 826 | — | Details |
| 2021-10-25 | 21V835000 |
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 2,791 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The paint on my Tesla Model Y is peeling and delaminating along both sides of the rear trunk/hatch seam, adjacent to th… |
| 2026-04-06 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Squeaking (lubrication failure) of the front suspension components, prematurely, are a common and widespread issue with… |
| 2026-04-02 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | The back drivers side seatbelt belt does not latch. The manufacturer refuses to fix without a fee. |
| 2026-04-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | **What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?** The vehicle expe… |
| 2026-03-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I was entering the on-ramp to [XXX] , from [XXX] , to merge onto the freeway east bound towards [XXX] , when my Tesla s… |
| 2026-03-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While on my way to run an errand, I opened up the back door to strap my 2 year old in, when i closed the door, the car … |
| 2026-03-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I own a 2021 Tesla Model Y with approximately 46,500 miles. The vehicle is currently displaying battery error code BMS_… |
| 2026-02-25 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | Vehicle will suddenly apply brakes while using standard cruise control for no apparent reason. This is extremely danger… |
| 2026-02-19 | STEERING | No | 0 | Both torn bushing and broken links at 29k miles. |
| 2026-02-14 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The upper control arm bolt came loose on its own. |
| 2026-02-12 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Vehicle experienced front suspension lateral link failure. The links separated from the sub-frame due to improperly sec… |
| 2026-02-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | The car suddenly reduced lane assistance and steering assistance functionality. After calling Tesla they said it is not… |
| 2026-01-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | Lower front control arms are bad. Was told by tire company they need replaced. Quote about 2k |
| 2026-01-27 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | When driving with cruise control engaged the car randomly brakes and shows a "curvature assist " indication. The car qu… |
| 2026-01-24 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | There is a rip in the lower control bushing making steering difficult to control. I see that this is a common issue but… |
| 2026-01-19 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | My heat pump and ac unit went out and Tesla wants me to pay $4000 for a faulty part that broke in less then 3 years |
| 2025-12-31 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 1 | Picked up car from tesla service on 12/30/2025. On [XXX] at around [XXX] I had pressed the car break and suddenly accel… |
| 2025-12-29 | STEERING | No | 0 | On Monday 12/29/2025, while driving my 2021 Tesla Model Y on the highway at approximately 70 mph returning from DTW Air… |
| 2025-12-08 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Frunk (Hood) has been randomly opening at times when the car is parked. Today it opened after being parked at my offic… |
| 2025-12-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Tesla's Full Self Driving (FSD) stopped my car on trolley tracks today, and would have stayed on the tracks for a minut… |
| 2025-12-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Received a notice that steering assist may be reduced. Other model year Ys have been recalled due to the same issue. … |
| 2025-12-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I parked my Tesla vehicle in a friend’s driveway. When I returned and opened the driver’s door, I entered the vehicle a… |
| 2025-11-22 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | After charging the vehicle threw error code “BMS_a079 Unable to charge - Maximum charge level reached Reduced maximum c… |
| 2025-11-21 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The car has a feature called "curvature assist" that takes control of braking and steering at times when using cruise c… |
| 2025-11-21 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Left rear passenger seatbelt stopped working. There are no visible issues with the belt, metal plug or receptacle, but… |
| 2025-11-19 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The front suspension on my 2021 Tesla Model Y developed progressive creaking and groaning noises during low-speed turni… |
| 2025-11-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | In early Nov 2025 my Tesla Model Y began intermittently showing warnings about the forward collision warning system and… |
| 2025-11-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I dropped my kids to school and started reversing the car without seatbelts. Thinking that I will get out of the parkin… |
| 2025-11-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Detailed Description of the Defect: Friday Incident: While picking up my son from school, the vehicle abruptly disable… |
| 2025-11-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am filing this complaint regarding a high-voltage battery defect in my 2021 Tesla Model Y. The vehicle has been diagn… |
| 2025-11-03 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | My 2021 Model Y at 49,865 miles had a safety-critical failure of the "front lower compliance and lateral links." The Te… |
| 2025-11-02 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | On October 2, my Model Y battery was replaced with a defective cell. Tesla service center replaced the battery. The veh… |
| 2025-11-02 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Both rear seat belt buckles (driver-side rear and center) fail to latch securely. The metal tongue inserts fully into t… |
| 2025-10-31 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud … |
| 2025-10-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The driver rear left side door is unclear electrical control and broke so I cannot open the door from the outside. I ha… |
| 2025-10-27 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while coasting into the garage, the vehicle independentl… |
| 2025-10-17 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I am reporting a safety issue involving my 2021 Tesla Model Y. The vehicle recently displayed a “Parking brake function… |
| 2025-10-16 | STEERING | No | 0 | Getting message on screen since october 2025. That time total milage on my car was less then 30,000 STEERING ASSIST RED… |
| 2025-10-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed the c… |
| 2025-10-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | 🚨 Immediate Escalation: Safety-Related HV Drive-System Concern / Diagnostic Fee Dispute / No Loaner – Urgent Review Ne… |
| 2025-10-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Rear cameras and side cameras suddenly failed resulting in low visibility and severe blind spots increasing the chances… |
| 2025-10-04 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, there was … |
| 2025-10-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was driving along one of the main highways in Orlando, Florida called [XXX], on Wednesday [XXX], in my Model Y Tesla.… |
| 2025-09-26 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abno… |
| 2025-09-26 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | No | 0 | This incident appears to relate to NHTSA ongoing investigation at Tesla's low voltage battery system failure causing do… |
| 2025-09-18 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Front suspension upper control arm makes loud creaking/squeaking noises when turning at low speeds. This is a known and… |
| 2025-09-16 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system has repeatedly demonstrated unsafe behavior in my 2021 Model Y (VIN [XXX] , ~60,… |
| 2025-09-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | No | 0 | - Open rear passenger door and secured child in car seat. - Try to open driver side rear passenger door - which would … |
| 2025-09-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I was driving on the highway with my 2021 Model Y Tesla when control arm detached from the frame. Tesla said they could… |
| 2025-08-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The main vehicle computer (MCU) failed. The problem first appeared in May 2024 with intermittent rear camera malfunctio… |