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#BS-2024-TESMOD-48D12024 Tesla Model Y
Based on reports from 487 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 487 complaints, 98 crashes, 6 fires, and 5 recalls. Complaint rate is 8.2x the class average.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
58 owners reported forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (23 reports) • Median: 8K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (58 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2024 Tesla Model Y: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 7,608 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, with 52 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera Issues
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention: sensing system: camera-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, with 46 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Tesla Model Y. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (5 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model Y vehicles. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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."
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Tesla Model Y is the 2021 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2024 Tesla Model Y vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
487
Class avg
59
8.2x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 487 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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