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.
Risk: A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-31-004.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles.
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Components: Suspension: critical fasteners; Suspension: front. Tesla campaign SB-26-31-004.
Body structure
Jul 7, 2026
body · bumpers
Fails federal standard 201 (interior impact protection)
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."
Risk: A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles.
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Components: Air bags: knee bolster; Body structure: body, bumpers. Tesla campaign SB-26-00-004.
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.
The fix and full notice
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.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles.
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Tesla campaign SB-26-19-002.
Electrical system
Oct 10, 2025
propulsion system · fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 recall is SB-25-16-005.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles.
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Tesla campaign SB-25-16-005.
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 Equipment."
Risk: Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 number for this recall is SB-25-17-011.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles.
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Components: Electrical system: wiring; Exterior lighting: back up lights. Tesla campaign SB-25-17-011.
The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.
Risk: An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 is SB-25-17-009.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles.
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Tesla campaign SB-25-17-009.
The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Risk: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Tesla campaign SB-25-13-003.
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."
Risk: The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles.
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Tesla campaign SB-25-17-006.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 370 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Model Y. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Forward collision avoidance110 · 30%
Most named: adaptive cruise control (60); automatic emergency braking (50)
Electrical system54 · 15%
Most named: adas, autonomous/self driving (14); adas (3) · Median 4,800 miles at failure (15 reports)
Steering44 · 12%
Lane departure systems43 · 12%
Most named: assist (32); warning (13)
Speed control30 · 8%
Suspension29 · 8%
Body structure28 · 8%
Most named: body (26)
Unknown or other116 · 31%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Tesla Model Y recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2026 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2023 Model Y drew the most (976).
Owner complaints
2026: 370 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Tesla Model Y
Model year
Complaints
2019
0
2020
278
2021
1,076
2022
863
2023
1,163
2024
320
2025
99
2026
370
Safety recalls
2026: 8 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Tesla Model Y
Model year
Recalls
2019
3
2020
24
2021
23
2022
20
2023
17
2024
5
2025
3
2026
8
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
TESLA MODEL Y SUV BEV AWD 2ND RELEASE
Rollover risk 8.6%
TESLA MODEL Y SUV BEV AWD EARLY RELEASE
Rollover risk 8.6%
TESLA MODEL Y SUV BEV RWD 2ND RELEASE
Rollover risk 8.9%
TESLA MODEL Y SUV BEV RWD EARLY RELEASE
Rollover risk 8.9%
Questions
What are the most common 2026 Model Y problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: forward collision avoidance (110), electrical system (54), steering (44). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2026 Tesla Model Y safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2026 Tesla Model Y earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Model Y has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Tesla fixes safety recalls for free, often with an over-the-air software update.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: MODEL Y.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.