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2025 Tesla Model Y: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Tesla Model Y, most recently filed May 2026. Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

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Recalls (3)

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Tesla Model Y. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 26V315000 Filed May 18, 2026

Missing Certification Label

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Repair progress not yet reported14,575 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 26V315000
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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
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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
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Owner complaints (102)

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

31involved a crash
3involved a fire
13injuries reported
1deaths reported

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

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Tesla Model Y, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 102.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2025 compares with other Model Y years

Best and worst Model Y years →
2020202120222023202420252026
This year (2025)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 7.9%★★★★★
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), 2025 Tesla Model Y suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 125 mpg combined

125
mpg combined
134
city
117
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$600
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$522per year
$44per month
120gallons a year

Miles ÷ 125 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

2025 Tesla Model Y configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive134 / 117 / 125$600—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive123 / 111 / 117$650—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive110 / 97 / 104$750—

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

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2025 Tesla Model Y FAQ

How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Model Y have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 26V315000 (equipment), 25V002000 (electrical), 24V935000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2025 Tesla Model Y problems?

Owners filed 102 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance (47), Unknown or other (24), Lane departure (20) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2025 Tesla Model Y get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 134 city, 117 highway and 125 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2025 Tesla Model Y get?

NHTSA rated the 2025 Tesla Model Y suv awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (7.9% 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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