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Tesla Model Y

2020–2024 only

6,246 classified complaints 35 recalls

2020–2024 Tesla Model Y models have 6,246 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 35 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically surfacing around 4,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2020–2024 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Tesla Model Y report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2020–2024

2025–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2020–2024 only

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 3,429 complaints

Median onset: 4,000 miles. 2.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 767 complaints

Median onset: 2,900 miles. 8.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 327 complaints

Median onset: 27,000 miles. 0.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 279 complaints

Median onset: 15,006 miles. 16.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 247 complaints

Median onset: 13,000 miles. 7.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 221 complaints

Median onset: 8,250 miles. 10.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 96 complaints

Median onset: 3,746 miles. 30.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 88 complaints

Median onset: 30,028 miles. 8.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2020–2024 model years. See the full Tesla Model Y report for every year and full specs/safety data.