2026 Tesla Model Y Recalls, Complaints & Specs
8 safety recalls list the 2026 Tesla Model Y, and owners have filed 393 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
8 safety recalls for the 2026 Tesla Model Y
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: front and critical fasteners (suspension)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.
Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge. In addition, Tesla Service will replace any related parts that may have been damaged as necessary. Owner notification…
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Bumpers (structure) and knee bolster (air bags)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to…
Remedy: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service…
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Labels (equipment)
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."
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…
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Fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts (electrical system)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this…
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Electrical system: wiring and back up lights (exterior lighting)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated…
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's…
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Horn (electrical system)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall…
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Critical fasteners (seats)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at…
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Linkages (visibility)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Remedy: Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.…
393 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Tesla Model Y have filed 393 complaints with NHTSA; 83 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 33 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 7,202 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 264 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While exiting a parking lot, FSD didnt detact the parking curb and initiated a reverse maneuver. The vehicle reversed over a parking curb, resulting in the rear mud flap and the surrounding body/wheel”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Back over prevention
“The car is 4 months old (a 2026 Tesla y i bought new recently) — a rear hit my left tire with left axel brook not survive the crash it is any engineering problem with tesla manufactory this never happ”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Tesla Model Y (Model Y Long Range AWD, Model Y Long Range RWD, Model Y Performance AWD, Model Y Standard AWD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 105–138 MPGe |
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| City / Highway | 111–148 / 100–129 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Tesla Model Y model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Tesla Model Y model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2019 Tesla Model Y | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y | 24 | 280 |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | 23 | 1,085 |
| 2022 Tesla Model Y | 20 | 865 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | 17 | 1,171 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y | 5 | 326 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 3 | 102 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 8 | 393 |
Checking a specific 2026 Tesla Model Y
How do I know if my 2026 Tesla Model Y has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 8 campaigns currently list the 2026 Tesla Model Y; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Tesla dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V359000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Tesla models
- Model 34,348 complaints
- Model S3,402 complaints
- Model X1,549 complaints
- Cybertruck207 complaints
- Semi3 complaints
- Roadster2 complaints
- ROADSTER21 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.