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2024 Tesla Model Y Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control — runs 5.7× the fleet median for that category across the 233 model-years tracked on this site.
315Complaints
5Recalls
72Crashes
4Fires
57Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (22.5% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints here are 5.7× the median for that category across the 233 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control71 · 22.5%Investigation closedPE22002
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking61 · 19.4%Investigation closedPE22002
Electrical System50 · 15.9%RecalledRecall 24V051000
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera47 · 14.9%RecalledRecall 25V002000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings36 · 11.4%Investigation closedPE22002
Vehicle Speed Control33 · 10.5%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other53 · 16.8%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS36 · 11.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL33 · 10.5%
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION27 · 8.6%
SERVICE BRAKES25 · 7.9%
STEERING24 · 7.6%

Percentages are the share of the 315 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 5 campaigns

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 24V051000 · 2024 · reported 01/30/2024

Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

NHTSA campaign 24V554000 · 2024 · reported 07/24/2024

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Seats:front Assembly:recliner

NHTSA campaign 24V886000 · 2024 · reported 11/22/2024

The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

NHTSA campaign 24V935000 · 2024 · reported 12/17/2024

Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Back Over Prevention:software

NHTSA campaign 25V002000 · 2025 · reported 01/07/2025

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Tesla has told me the AP4 computer has failed in my car which has resulted in them having to replace it. I had this issue…”NHTSA complaint 11630849 — filed 12/15/2024 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
“After latest Tesla software upgrade, all cameras and GPS stops working. All automatic functionalities of the car stops working without cameras, and it is really…”NHTSA complaint 11630308 — filed 12/12/2024 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
“On Nov 23, 2023, I was reversing car from my driveway in the morning. Car started giving warnings with issue on all its cameras. While…”NHTSA complaint 11629380 — filed 12/07/2024 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Tesla Model Y?

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 71 of 315 NHTSA complaints (22.5%), followed by forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (61), unspecified/other issues (53), electrical system (50). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have?

315 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 72 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 57 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 24V051000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2024 Tesla Model Y's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.