2025 Tesla Model Y recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model Y and 106 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are forward collision avoidance (48), unknown or other (25), lane departure (21). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 117–125 mpg combined, depending on engine.
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Model Y model year from 2020 to 2025. It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 15.3 per model year.
Recalls 3
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2025 Tesla Model Y. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Equipment · other · labels
Problem: 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.
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.
Back over prevention · software
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 recall is SB-25-00-001.
Tires · pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
Since a 2026 over-the-air software update, every time I disengage Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) while driving, on any road and at any speed, the center touchscreen shows a large pop-up titled "Why did you intervene?" with four buttons (Navigation, Parking, Critical, Other) and a voice-message option. It covers about a third of the display, including navigation, media con…
On XXX, I was driving my 2025 Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged. While merging onto [XXX] in [XXX], the vehicle veered and crashed into the guardrail. I was not controlling the vehicle at the time — FSD (Supervised) was in control. Both of my child passengers were injured; one suffered a wrist fracture. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle…
On 10/08/2026, while Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software v14.3.10 was engaged in an underground parking garage, the vehicle failed to stop when it should have, causing the left-front bumper to scrape against a concrete pillar. The driver was supervising at the time. No injuries; cosmetic damage to the left-front bumper only.
Safety ratings
2025 Tesla Model Y SUV AWD
2025 Tesla Model Y SUV RWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2025 Tesla Model Y.
Model Y Long Range AWD
Auto (A1)
Electricity
Model Y Long Range RWD
Auto (A1)
Electricity
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Model Y have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model Y, most recently for equipment · other · labels (05/19/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model Y?
Based on 106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance (48), unknown or other (25), lane departure (21).
Is the 2025 Tesla Model Y safe?
The 2025 Tesla Model Y earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2025 a good year for the Tesla Model Y?
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Model Y model year from 2020 to 2025. It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 15.3 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Tesla Model Y get?
EPA ratings for the 2025 Tesla Model Y range from 117 to 125 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: MODEL Y, Model Y.