2025 Tesla Model Y: common problems and reliability

The 2025 Tesla Model Y has 86 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Owners most often flag poor initial build quality — panel gaps, misalignments, and various defects on delivery, particularly noted on early production units (2020-2021). frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2025 model year

86
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
26
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Tesla Model Y vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

forward collision avoidance
40
electrical system
16
lane departure
16
service brakes
15
back over prevention
13

Recalls affecting the 2025 Model Y

tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Campaign 24V935000

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, faili…

back over prevention:software

Campaign 25V002000

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 vehic…

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 26V315000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification…

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear evolution over time. Early community feedback from the 2020-2021 period highlighted significant excitement for the vehicle's technology, safety ratings, and practicality, including mentions of a power liftgate and 7-seat capability

  • Poor initial build quality — panel gaps, misalignments, and various defects on delivery, particularly noted on early production units (2020-2021). Frequency: very frequent.
  • Uncomfortable ride quality — harsh, firm suspension criticized for providing a poor ride, often described as among the least comfortable in the segment. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Excessive road and wind noise — noticeable at highway speeds, attributed to thin glass and insufficient sound deadening, especially on Standard trim with single-pane glass. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Uncomfortable seats — seats described as lacking support and comfort, particularly in the Standard trim compared to Premium trims. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Tesla Insurance service failures — reports of inability to reach representatives, poor claims handling, and leaving customers without support. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Model Y.

Typical used price

Used Model Y listings typically run $27,471–$34,796 across 2020 to 2026 model years.

Other Model Y model years

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