NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Tesla Model Y
The 2026 Tesla Model Y has 5 NHTSA recalls and 209 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Tesla dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2026 Tesla Model Y. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
NHTSA #25V690000Reported October 10, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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 recall is SB-25-16-005.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #25V658000Reported October 1, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.
Defect description
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 Equipment."
Safety consequence
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.
Free manufacturer 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 number for this recall is SB-25-17-011.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
NHTSA #25V490000Reported July 28, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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 is SB-25-17-009.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA #25V410000Reported June 18, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Free manufacturer 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 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
NHTSA #25V359000Reported May 30, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.