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2024 Tesla Model Y: common problems and reliability
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358 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Model Y?The 2024 Tesla Model Y has 358 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Tesla Model Y vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Model Y?
Across the 6 Model Y model years we track, complaint volume runs from 280 (2020) to 3,255 (2021). With 358 complaints, the 2024 Model Y sits below the model's median of 1,383.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Model Y
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 24V051000Tesla, 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."
latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Campaign 24V554000Tesla, 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
Campaign 24V886000Tesla, 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
Campaign 24V935000Tesla, 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."
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back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V002000Tesla, 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."
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear evolution over time.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Model Y. See the full Model Y owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Model Y listings typically run $28,527–$37,623.
Other Model Y model years
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