2020 Model Year

Tesla Model Y

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
264
Recalls
7
Crashes
46
Severe
62

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

24V554000 Jul 2024

Other

No consequence data available

22V844000 Nov 2022

Other

No consequence data available

22V050000 Feb 2022

Other

No consequence data available

21V912000 Nov 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21V388000 May 2021

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Mar 2026

The full self-driving (FSD) stopped working although it was fully paid for at the time of vehicle purchase. Along with that, the car stopped receivin...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 2026

Observed intermittent center display/infotainment computer (MCU) crashes/reboots where the center display becomes blank and then restarts. In recorded...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE
Dec 2025

Car was on complete auto pilot on mayland highway 270 and car suddenly took exit with any command and notification. Car was very close , few feet away...

Electrical System
Dec 2025

On [XXX], I identified a severe and unacceptable loss of driving range in my 2020 Tesla Model Y (VIN: [XXX] , mileage: 59,127 miles). The vehicle now...

Visibility
Dec 2025

Heat and A/C. VCFront_a447 code Can't defrost windshield / can't drive in the cold

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

I brought the car to the dealership to work on the recalls that are all done by over the air download. The car is not receiving the updates so I broug...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

Interior of glass roof - dangerously hot on sunny days, capable of causing burns. This problem has caused several family members including children t...

STEERING,SUSPENSION
Sep 2025

While driving at approximately 39,000 miles, the vehicle developed loud rattling and creaking noises from the front suspension when steering or backin...

Structure
Sep 2025

The mechanical door release cable for the rear doors is not accessible without a screwdriver. This safety door release mechanism should be accessible...

Structure
Sep 2025

The rear trunk smashed my fingers. I pressed the open button on the rear trunk and heard it unlatch. I stuck my hand under the trunk to try to help it...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Tesla Model Y has 264 complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. 46 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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