Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Tesla Model Y
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Tesla Model Y has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 337 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V002000 Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V935000 TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V886000 Front Seat Back Recliners Improperly Welded NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V554000 Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V051000 Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 127 complaints
- Electrical System 63 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 61 complaints
- Unknown or Other 58 complaints
- Lane Departure 50 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 37 complaints
Of the 337 complaints on file, 75 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 337 complaints, owners report 61 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Tesla Model Y shows a moderate level of owner complaints and several recall campaigns. Issues include forward collision avoidance and electrical system faults. With 328 complaints and five recalls, it's clear some problems exist, but they are not overwhelmingly severe. The evidence, while significant, is not overwhelming enough to provide a detailed outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision System | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Electrical System | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Back Over Prevention | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Battery coolant replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Alignment checks
- Software updates
- Suspension component checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Malfunctioning forward collision system
- Unreliable electrical features
- Back over camera failure
- Unexpected braking issues
- Erratic driving behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Tesla Model Y at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.