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All cars · Tesla Model Y · 2025

2025 Tesla Model Y. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index50100 = average car
Complaints106NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold317,800U.S. model year
Per 100K sold33complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
ElectricAuto (A1)RWD134 / 117 / 125Electricity$600
ElectricAuto (A1)AWD123 / 111 / 117Electricity$650

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

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking58%
Lane assist23%
Electrical19%
Backup camera16%
Brakes14%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
10633312116

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 26V315000 May 2026 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. 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.

  • 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.

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–
ClosedActually smart summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.20252026

Manufacturer communications 10

Tesla filed 10 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • On some Model Y vehicles, water may ingress into the front fascia camera via the channels on…
  • On some Model Y Standard vehicles, the gap between the front door glass run seals and the…
  • Some Model Y vehicles may emit rattling or knocking noises when driving over bumps or rough road

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Tesla Model 3 (All variants) 4 DR AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Tesla Model 3 (All variants) 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
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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