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2025 Tesla Model Y

Based on reports from 148 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

148

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 148 complaints, 48 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.2x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise ControlHIGH

20 owners reported forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control issues — failures commonly reported around 7K miles.

!Inspect the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (20 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control20 (14%)

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking19 (13%)

Other12 (8%)

Electrical12 (8%)

Brakes12 (8%)

Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection8 (5%)

Speed Control7 (5%)

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera6 (4%)

2025 Tesla Model Y: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2025 Tesla Model Y, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 7,213 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 7K-mile mark.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2025 Tesla Model Y, with 19 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.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2025 Tesla Model Y, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2025 Tesla Model Y, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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 2025 Tesla Model Y. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

24V935000Feb 2025

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."

25V002000Mar 2025

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.

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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.

2025 Tesla Model Y vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

148

Class avg

5.2x 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. 148 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Tesla Model Y Model Years

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2025 Tesla Model Y: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Tesla Model Y?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Tesla Model Y is related to the forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control, with 20 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2025 Tesla Model Y reliable?

The 2025 Tesla Model Y has 148 complaints, 48 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.2x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 2025 Tesla Model Y problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2025 Tesla Model Y have any recalls?

Yes, the 2025 Tesla Model Y has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Tesla Model Y problems start?

Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 7,213 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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