2024 Tesla MODEL Y
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2024 Tesla MODEL Y has 539 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 6.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (39% of all complaints), specifically: unknown. drove car in front of garage. car came to a full stop. about to put car into reverse from drive in order to back into the garage, when car suddenly accelerated forward. turned wheel sharply to the left in order avoid hitting neighbors fences. vehicle traveled in an arch and collided with a . ⚠️ 7 fire reports filed.
539
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
6.7x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
211 complaints- • Unknown. Drove car in front of garage. Car came to a full stop. About to put car into reverse from drive in order to back into the garage, when car suddenly accelerated forward. Turned wheel sharply to the left in order avoid hitting neighbors fences. Vehicle traveled in an arch and collided with a
- • I was driving down the highway with my wife and baby at about 65 mph. I was using regular cruise control with no one in front of me when all of a sudden, the car braked extremely hard. Luckily, the car behind me was far enough back to switch lanes and pass me. If it was closer, this could have resul
- • The vehicle would not stop and ran into the back of a friend. I am not safe in the vehicle as we were in a parking lot no way I could’ve reached top speed.
“Unknown. Drove car in front of garage. Car came to a full stop. About to put car into reverse from drive in order to back into the garage, when car suddenly accelerated forward. Turned wheel sharply to the left in order avoid hitting neighbors fences. Vehicle traveled in an arch and collided with a ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
99 complaints- • Car decelerated drastically to a low speed when driving on the highway using cruise control.
- • Car decelerated drastically to a low speed when driving on the highway using cruise control.
- • We purchased a 2024 Tesla Model Y approximately one month ago. We have experienced multiple occurrences (10-15) when Traffic Adaptive Cruise Control was engaged. Our car suddenly braked for no apparent reason. Last night, while traveling at 65 mph, on a four lane major highway, it happened again,
“Car decelerated drastically to a low speed when driving on the highway using cruise control.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
56 complaints- • Unknown. Drove car in front of garage. Car came to a full stop. About to put car into reverse from drive in order to back into the garage, when car suddenly accelerated forward. Turned wheel sharply to the left in order avoid hitting neighbors fences. Vehicle traveled in an arch and collided with a
- • Electrical system had 7 alerts/warning scroll on screen. Said vehicle was going to shut down. Regenerative braking system failed. Pulled car into a parking spot. Vehicle would not go into park so I could not take foot off of brake. Started to shift between park and neutral randomly. Was told by Tesl
- • The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that after downloading the software, upon engaging the Auto Pilot, and driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a curb. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was taken to the loca
“Unknown. Drove car in front of garage. Car came to a full stop. About to put car into reverse from drive in order to back into the garage, when car suddenly accelerated forward. Turned wheel sharply to the left in order avoid hitting neighbors fences. Vehicle traveled in an arch and collided with a ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
44 complaints- • Vehicle warning icons are blocked by the drivers right arm. In some driving positions, the current vehicle speed is also blocked. Recommend shifting the icons toward the center of the monitor.
- • Unknown. Drove car in front of garage. Car came to a full stop. About to put car into reverse from drive in order to back into the garage, when car suddenly accelerated forward. Turned wheel sharply to the left in order avoid hitting neighbors fences. Vehicle traveled in an arch and collided with a
- • The Tesla accelerated by itself while I am driving in a heavy traffic. To avoid hitting the front car, I braked several times, which didn’t work at all. It still accelerated, instinctively I steered wheels to the right front and hit a small hill. Airbags are out. I struggled to get off the car and s
“Vehicle warning icons are blocked by the drivers right arm. In some driving positions, the current vehicle speed is also blocked. Recommend shifting the icons toward the center of the monitor.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
24 complaints- • Car decelerated drastically to a low speed when driving on the highway using cruise control.
- • Electrical system had 7 alerts/warning scroll on screen. Said vehicle was going to shut down. Regenerative braking system failed. Pulled car into a parking spot. Vehicle would not go into park so I could not take foot off of brake. Started to shift between park and neutral randomly. Was told by Tesl
- • Front motor of 3-week-old Tesla Model Y became disabled while driving on a highway at 65 mph. This meant the car also lost power steering, traction control, and ABS braking. Car was limited to top speed of around 40 mph on a busy highway with very little room to pull over. Car was difficult to steer
“Car decelerated drastically to a low speed when driving on the highway using cruise control.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 539 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Unknown. Drove car in front of garage. Car came to a full stop. About to put car into reverse from drive in order to back into the garage, when car suddenly accelerated forward. Turned wheel sharply to the left in order avoid hitting neighbors fences. Vehicle traveled in an arch and collided with a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: Car decelerated drastically to a low speed when driving on the highway using cruise control.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: Unknown. Drove car in front of garage. Car came to a full stop. About to put car into reverse from drive in order to back into the garage, when car suddenly accelerated forward. Turned wheel sharply to the left in order avoid hitting neighbors fences. Vehicle traveled in an arch and collided with a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: Vehicle warning icons are blocked by the drivers right arm. In some driving positions, the current vehicle speed is also blocked. Recommend shifting the icons toward the center of the monitor.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Tesla MODEL Y — Year Comparison
How does 2024 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 539
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 7
- Crash reports
- 110
- Injury reports
- 92
- Segment avg
- 80
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