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 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.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Tesla Model Y vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 5 Model Y model years we track, complaint volume runs from 86 (2025) to 3,093 (2021). With 86 complaints, the 2025 Model Y sits belowthe model's median of 289.
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.
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, faili…
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 vehic…
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 26V315000Tesla, 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…
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…
Owner insights cover all generations of the Model Y. See the full Model Y owner picture and every model year.
Used Model Y listings typically run $27,471–$34,796 across 2020 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Model Y year side by side to see how 2025 ranks against the rest.