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2024 Tesla Model Y: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, most recently filed January 2025. Owners have filed 326 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 5campaigns 3 electrical · 1 tire · 1 seat Source: NHTSA Complaints 326filed Owner reports, 2020–2026 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 5★overall ★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 120mpg combined $544/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs Electric· Automatic 5 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2024 Tesla Model Y. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2024 Tesla Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V002000 Filed Jan 6, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
99.7% repairedof 239,382 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V002000
Listed for 2024 Tesla Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V935000 Filed Dec 17, 2024

TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138

Tires · pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
99.9% repairedof 696,281 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V935000
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Recall 24V886000 Filed Nov 22, 2024

Front Seat Back Recliners Improperly Welded

Seats · front assembly · recliner
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model Y vehicles. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.
Consequence
The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
55.6% repairedof 27 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V886000
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Recall 24V554000 Filed Jul 24, 2024

Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood

Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
99.3% repairedof 1,849,638 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V554000
Listed for 2024 Tesla Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V051000 Filed Jan 30, 2024

Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Repair progress not yet reported2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V051000

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Owner complaints (326)

326 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The forward collision avoidance is mentioned most often.

72involved a crash
4involved a fire
58injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 326.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2024 compares with other Model Y years

Best and worst Model Y years →
280 1,083 865 1,170 326 102 386
2020202120222023202420252026
This year (2024)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 9.7%★★★★★
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2024 Tesla Model Y suv rwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 120 mpg combined

120
mpg combined
128
city
112
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$650
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$544per year
$45per month
125gallons a year

Miles ÷ 120 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2024 Tesla Model Y configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive128 / 112 / 120$650—
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive128 / 112 / 120$650—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive123 / 112 / 118$650—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive122 / 112 / 117$650—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive111 / 98 / 105$700—

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Model Y years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2025 Tesla Model Y report102 complaints · 3 campaigns →2023 Tesla Model Y report1,170 complaints · 17 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2024 Tesla Model Y FAQ

How many recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 25V002000 (electrical), 24V935000 (tire), 24V886000 (seat), 24V554000 (electrical), 24V051000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2024 Tesla Model Y problems?

Owners filed 326 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance (124), Back over prevention (61), Electrical system (61) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2024 Tesla Model Y get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 128 city, 112 highway and 120 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2024 Tesla Model Y get?

NHTSA rated the 2024 Tesla Model Y suv rwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.7% rollover risk).

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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