Tesla · Model Y · 2024
2024 Tesla Model Y
5
Recalls
266
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2024 Tesla Model Y has 5 recalls and 266 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system (39 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2024 Tesla Model Y page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system with 39 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2024 Tesla Model Y reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Compare the recall list with the complaint mix to see whether the most reported issues overlap with formal NHTSA safety campaigns.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Tesla Model Y currently shows 5 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 266 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are electrical system (39), forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (31), unknown or other (23).
- Vehicle
- 2024 Tesla Model Y
- Recalls
- 5
- Complaints
- 266
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
7.9% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 25V002000January 07, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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."
Remedy Status
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 recall is SB-25-00-001.
NHTSA ID: 24V935000December 17, 2024
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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 Monitoring Systems."
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 24V886000November 22, 2024
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model Y vehicles. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.
Remedy Status
Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-004.
NHTSA ID: 24V554000July 24, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Remedy Status
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
NHTSA ID: 24V051000January 30, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy Status
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Owner Complaints
266 totalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 17, 2026
INCIDENT: On April 17, 2026 at ~8:30 AM, my 2024 Tesla Model Y was operating on FSD (Supervised) approaching Wunderlich County Park parking lot entrance, Woodside, CA. Clear daylight, 11-12 MPH, turning into the parking lot. WHAT HAPPENED: A stationary metal W-beam guardrail (~2...
Preview excerpt
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRASHApr 12, 2026
[XXX] [XXX] leaving [XXX] through residential gate using Tesla FSD, a car had passed through and the gate was closing. I expected the car to stop, it proceeded at a speed of 10 mph. The barrier struct the rear passenger side of the car. Significant damage. INFORMATION REDACTED ...
Preview excerpt
SEAT BELTS
Mar 26, 2026
Seatbeall does not click in
WHEELS
Mar 17, 2026
These rims outter lip have a poor design and when hitting a pot all the outer lips add additional pressure and the rim causes the tire burst This is the 2nd time this has happened to me. In 2 the years I had the car. The first time it happened was in NY state
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
CRASHMar 7, 2026
NHTSA COMPLAINT NARRATIVE — SAFERCAR.GOV Vehicle: 2024 Tesla Model Y Component/System: Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Software, Version 14.2.2.5 On March 14, 2026, at approximately 5:22 PM, a 2024 Tesla Model Y was traveling on U.S. Route 3 in Franconia, New Hampshire, at approx...
Preview excerpt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
CRASH1 injuryMar 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at 22 MPH in full self-driving mode, the vehicle inadvertently crashed into the rear driver's side of a parked vehicle on the shoulder lane. No warning light was illuminated. The other vehicle was unoccu...
Preview excerpt
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Feb 26, 2026
Vehicle: 2023 Tesla Model Y VIN: [XXX] Mileage: Approximately 40,531 miles Software Version: 2025.45.9 FSD (Supervised) Version: v14.2.2.4 While driving on [XXX] near the [XXX] entrance in Mission Viejo, California, the vehicle was operating under Full Self-Driving (Supervised)...
Preview excerpt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 injuryFeb 17, 2026
Driver side front window auto rolled back up after pressing the button to once to roll it down. This happened while driving while the right hand was on the steering wheel. The left hand got caught inbetween the window glass and the window frame as it auto rolled back up on its ow...
Preview excerpt
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 5, 2026
The emergency mechanical levers for BOTH of my front doors do not work at all. I pull them while pushing the door and they do not open the car. If the power dies in the car, there is no way for me or my passenger to escape the car. I reported this to Tesla and they are not able...
Preview excerpt
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
CRASH3 injuriesJan 31, 2026
Tesla's full self-driving software continues to malfunction. On January 30th at 9:50 a.m. mountain standard Time I was parked at work and discovered my vehicle was left unlocked with a partial window unrolled. This was my first indicator of many faulty problems signaling the vehi...
Preview excerpt
Showing 10 recent complaints from 266 total
View Full Complaint LogCompare Related Vehicles
Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2024 Tesla models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
More Tesla Model Y Years
2025 Tesla Model YCompare this year against 2024 for complaint and recall shifts.2r78c2023 Tesla Model YCompare this year against 2024 for complaint and recall shifts.15r1,040c2026 Tesla Model YCompare this year against 2024 for complaint and recall shifts.5r220c2022 Tesla Model YCompare this year against 2024 for complaint and recall shifts.18r803c2021 Tesla Model YCompare this year against 2024 for complaint and recall shifts.21r1,010c2020 Tesla Model YCompare this year against 2024 for complaint and recall shifts.22r269c
More 2024 Tesla Models
2024 Tesla Model 3Another 2024 Tesla option for same-year comparison.4r190c2024 Tesla CybertruckAnother 2024 Tesla option for same-year comparison.11r120c2024 Tesla Model SAnother 2024 Tesla option for same-year comparison.6r37c2024 Tesla Model XAnother 2024 Tesla option for same-year comparison.8r19c
Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have?
The 2024 Tesla Model Y has 5 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
NHTSA has received 266 owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model Y.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
The 2024 Tesla Model Y received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2024 Tesla Model Y are electrical system (39 reports), forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (31 reports), unknown or other (23 reports).
Does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 5 recalls on record for the 2024 Tesla Model Y. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check Another Vehicle
Look up recalls and complaints for any year, make, and model.
This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.