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2025 Tesla Model Y Recalls & Problems

2025 Tesla Model Y: 3 official recalls and 110 owner complaints to NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance.

3
Recalls
110
Owner complaints
34
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported

Most common problems reported by owners

Forward Collision Avoidance50 complaints

“While operating my vehicle with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged on Friday, October 16 at 5:12 pm, the vehicle suffered an sudden loss of vehicle control, resulting in a full spinout. ​Road & Environmental Conditions: Wet roads Approximate Speed: 76 mph Incident Details: Without warning or driver steering/accelerator input, the vehicle's automated driving system lost traction, causing the v…”

Unknown Or Other27 complaints

“My 2025 Tesla Model Y was driving on Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and I was supervising. The car was going about 60 to 65 MPH southbound on I-15 near Riverdale, Utah. Traffic ahead of the car in front of me had stopped, and that car, a Chevrolet Equinox, stopped for it. My car matched the speed of the car in front of it but did not slow down for the stopped traffic in time. From my dashcam video…”

Lane Departure22 complaints

“While operating my vehicle with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged on Friday, October 16 at 5:12 pm, the vehicle suffered an sudden loss of vehicle control, resulting in a full spinout. ​Road & Environmental Conditions: Wet roads Approximate Speed: 76 mph Incident Details: Without warning or driver steering/accelerator input, the vehicle's automated driving system lost traction, causing the v…”

Electrical System20 complaints

“The contact stated that while seated in a 2025 Tesla Model Y taxi cab driving 25 MPH, the vehicle failed to yield or stop while pedestrians were nearby the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred near a school zone. The contact expressed concerns that the vehicle posed a safety risk while driving in school zones or other areas with pedestrian traffic due to the failure to yield o…”

Back Over Prevention15 complaints

“When self parking in a drive way, Tesla Y hit another car. There was more than enough space on the driveway for 2+ cars. We did the same self-parking tens times before. Tesla generated no alarms after collision. It didn’t stop after colliding with another car. I brought the Tesla to Irvine Tesla dealer and requested that the dealer checke cameras and software. The agents refused. They only checked…”

Service Brakes15 complaints

“am reporting a serious safety concern involving a 2025 Tesla Model Y, VIN [XXX] . On [XXX], the vehicle was being driven on [XXX] in Columbus, Ohio while the driver was traveling to Columbus Preparatory Academy. During the trip, the steering reportedly stopped responding properly, and the driver struggled to control the vehicle. Witnesses at the scene reported that the driver appeared to be fight…”

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

“The Full Self Driving software does not allow the user to limit the maximum speed of the vehicle while in use. The car frequently drives 15-20 MPH over the actual limits in typical driving modes with no ability for the user to safely and precisely restrict its speed to a more safe and appropriate level. The car may begin a journey at an appropriate speed, and continue at that speed for miles, but …”

Steering9 complaints

“On XXX, I was driving my 2025 Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged. While merging onto [XXX] in [XXX], the vehicle veered and crashed into the guardrail. I was not controlling the vehicle at the time — FSD (Supervised) was in control. Both of my child passengers were injured; one suffered a wrist fracture. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was totaled in the …”

Official recalls (3)

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS#24V935000 · 17/12/2024

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."

Fix: 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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE#25V002000 · 07/01/2025

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."

Fix: 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.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS#26V315000 · 19/05/2026

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."

Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free. Check a specific car with its VIN on our recall lookup or at NHTSA.gov .

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall and complaint databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.