Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.
The 2024 Tesla Model Y has 328 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, most for collision warning and automatic braking at 124. Its efficiency is 105 to 120 MPGe combined, with a 5-year fuel cost of $3,840 to $4,420 at U.S. average prices. NHTSA lists an overall rating of 5 stars. There are 5 recall campaigns covering backup camera, electrical system, tires, and others; they may apply to this car.
Written by AI from public EPA and NHTSA data. Not a review.
Fuel economy
105–120 MPGecombined; city 111–128, highway 98–112; every version of this model year
Five years of fuel
$3,840–$4,420U.S. average; Ohio $4,100–$4,710 at local prices; every version of this model year; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA electricity prices for Jul 2026
NHTSA's VIN data lists no trims for the 2024 Model Y, so these are the versions EPA tested, by its names. Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year: whether a recall applies to a car depends on its VIN, on NHTSA's recall lookup.
Owners have filed 328 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Model Y. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.
Complaints by part of the car
Part
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Forward collision avoidance
124
24
2
20
Electrical system
62
12
2
10
Back over prevention
61
7
0
2
Unknown or other
56
15
0
8
Lane departure
49
12
0
7
Vehicle speed control
37
17
1
14
Service brakes
25
11
1
13
Steering
24
10
1
9
Structure
17
6
0
2
Exterior lighting
13
0
0
0
Suspension
10
1
0
0
Air bags
9
8
0
11
11 more parts
Visibility/wiper
9
1
0
2
Wheels
9
2
0
0
Engine
8
2
0
2
Power train
6
0
0
0
Seat belts
6
1
0
4
Fuel/propulsion system
4
2
0
1
Latches/locks/linkages
4
0
0
1
Seats
4
0
0
0
Service brakes, hydraulic
2
1
0
2
Tires
2
0
0
0
Visibility
1
0
0
0
Complaints by model year
Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2024 Model Y over its history. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.
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."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
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."
Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model Y vehicles. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.
Risk: The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-004.
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.
Risk: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
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."
Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Carmakers sent NHTSA 58 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2024 Model Y, the latest on Aug 15, 2026. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.
The parts they mention most: unknown or other (42), equipment (8), electrical system (5), fuel/propulsion system (1), structure (1).
NHTSA defect investigations
Opening an investigation isn't a finding of a defect. Outcomes are as NHTSA's summary states them. A recall is shown as an investigation's outcome only where NHTSA's summary names it; other recalls NHTSA's file lists with it are marked as listed, not caused.
Investigation
Part
Opened
Status
Engineering analysis EA26002 FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
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Specs
EPA class: small sport utility vehicle. EPA greenhouse gas score: 10 out of 10. Each version EPA tested:
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Version
Engine
Transmission
Fuel
City / hwy / comb
Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive
203 kW ACPM 3-Phase
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 260 miles of range
128 / 112 / 120 MPGe
Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive
221 kW ACPM 3-Phase
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 320 miles of range
128 / 112 / 120 MPGe
Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive
91 and 200 kW AC Induction
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 310 miles of range
122 / 112 / 117 MPGe
Model Y Long Range AWD-I All-Wheel Drive
200 kW ACPM 3-Phase
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 308 miles of range
123 / 112 / 118 MPGe
Model Y Performance All-Wheel Drive
135 and 243 kW AC Induction
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 279 miles of range
111 / 98 / 105 MPGe
Sources and dates
U.S. EPA fuel economy data, file of Sep 29, 2026
NHTSA owner complaints, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA recalls, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA manufacturer communications, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA defect investigations, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, file of Aug 7, 2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration, file of Oct 12, 2026
Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data