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All cars · Tesla Model Y · 2024

2024 Tesla Model Y. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index94100 = average car
Complaints328NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold405,900U.S. model year
Per 100K sold81complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
ElectricAuto (A1)RWD128 / 112 / 120Electricity$650
ElectricAuto (A1)AWD122 / 112 / 117Electricity$650

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,000 and 19,900 miles. Median 8,800, from 23 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical16,0003,000–22,30011
Speed control13,1003,900–15,0005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking53%
Backup camera21%
Electrical19%
Lane assist18%
Speed control11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
32873437044

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 25V002000 Jan 2025 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. 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 reca

  • 24V935000 Dec 2024 Tires / Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. 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.

  • 24V886000 Nov 2024 Seats / Front Assembly / Recliner

    Defect. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model Y vehicles. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.

    Risk. 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.

  • 24V554000 Jul 2024 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

  • 24V051000 Jan 2024 Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. 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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenFsd collisions in reduced roadway visibility conditions2026–
OpenCompliance with standing general order 2021-01 reporting requirements2025–
OpenTraffic safety violations while full self driving ("fsd") is engaged2025–
OpenRecall 23v838 remedy effectiveness2024–
ClosedActually smart summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.20252026
ClosedFsd collisions in reduced roadway visibility conditions20242026

Manufacturer communications 58

Tesla filed 58 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • On certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, a defective electrical component inside the High…
  • Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were manufactured with High Voltage (HV) batteries…
  • On certain Model Y vehicles, the LH and/or RH rear primary body seals might cause wind noise…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Tesla Model 3 4 DR RWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Tesla Model S (All Variants) 5 HB AWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2021533888172,700Automatic emergency braking
2022272771231,400Automatic emergency braking
20232581,182385,900Automatic emergency braking
202494328405,900Automatic emergency braking
202550106317,800Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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