Question 1

Is the Tesla MODEL Y reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Tesla MODEL Y has 6,548 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2025 (176 complaints). Years to avoid: 2021 (1934 complaints), 2023 (1896 complaints), 2022 (1520 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Tesla MODEL Y should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2021, 2023, 2022 Tesla MODEL Y. The 2021 model has the most complaints (1934) with the top issue being SPEED CONTROL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Tesla MODEL Y?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Tesla MODEL Y are 2025 (176 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	176	Safety is the first think that I believe...	Above Average
2024	539	Unknown. Drove car in front of garage. Car came to...	Average
2023	1896	I was driving at about 40 MPH on local road at rus...	Avoid This Year
2022	1520	When using cruise control on normal two way traffi...	Below Average
2021	1934	THIS IS THE 2ND TESLA MY MOM OWNED, SHE DROVE A MO...	Avoid This Year
2020	483	WE RECENTLY PURCHASE TESLA MODEL Y ON 29TH SEPTEMB...	Average

Tesla MODEL Y — All Years

Tesla MODEL Y — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid