2025 Tesla MODEL Y

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Tesla MODEL Y has 176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (35% of all complaints), specifically: safety is the first think that i believe. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 57 crash reports 26 injuries

176

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

61 complaints

35%

• Safety is the first think that I believe
• The Automatic Pilot Computer (AP4) failed. This controls a lot of Tesla Model Y's auto pilot features but it also controls a lot of its safety features such as the back up camera, forward collision warning and blind spot warning. Another safety concerns is the GPS navigation is no longer function be
• The camera and GPS failed with 3 weeks of taking possession of this new lease. After several days in the shop, TESLA informed me THE MAIN computer was broken and needed to be replaced, but it was back ordered. They asked me to reopen their loaner and drive this defective car, until the computer come

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 22 crashes

“Safety is the first think that I believe”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

31 complaints

18%

• We were Driving East on I-40 at mile marker 245 Friday Nov 29 2024 around 8:50am in the right lane. We were passed by a gray Ford F-150 on the left. We had the "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" enabled. Our Tesla braked hard when the F-150 was directly beside us. The Ford was not in our lane at any po
• Safety is the first think that I believe
• On or around December 1 2024, the **AP4 computer** in my 2025 Tesla Model Y shorted out, causing a **complete failure** of all systems controlled by this computer. The following safety-critical and driver-assist features have become **non-functional**: 1. **Cruise Control** (adaptive or otherwise)

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 10 crashes

“We were Driving East on I-40 at mile marker 245 Friday Nov 29 2024 around 8:50am in the right lane. We were passed by a gray Ford F-150 on the left. We had the "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" enabled. Our Tesla braked hard when the F-150 was directly beside us. The Ford was not in our lane at any po”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

20 complaints

11%

• Once you start driving in the rain the horn start loosing volume intensity until it basically it becomes so quiet no one can hear it. This is a safety issue and i've read on line of many peoplehavi g the same issue on their Teslas. A recall shoukd be imposed on Tesla immediately.
• The horn becomes very quite when snow builds up in front of the car. I drove my car on a snowy day, and the weather was freezing for a week. Until the ice melted, the horn didn't work. I had two risky moments. Once, someone was backing up, and I couldn't get their attention, and the other one was wh
• I defrosted my windows prior to entering the car. As I got into the vehicle I noticed it was extremely hot in the car. Turned off the defroster. I backed up out of my driveway. Drove passing two houses, my windshield started to crack towards the middle of my windshield. There were no cracks or impac

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“Once you start driving in the rain the horn start loosing volume intensity until it basically it becomes so quiet no one can hear it. This is a safety issue and i've read on line of many peoplehavi g the same issue on their Teslas. A recall shoukd be imposed on Tesla immediately.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

17 complaints

10%

• Safety is the first think that I believe
• On or around December 1 2024, the **AP4 computer** in my 2025 Tesla Model Y shorted out, causing a **complete failure** of all systems controlled by this computer. The following safety-critical and driver-assist features have become **non-functional**: 1. **Cruise Control** (adaptive or otherwise)
• Tesla has told me the AP4 computer has failed in my car which has resulted in them having to replace it. I had this issue start right around December 7, 2024. I scheduled the soonest appointment available for December 24, 2024 however Tesla contacted me and moved my appointment because they stated t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports💥 3 crashes

“Safety is the first think that I believe”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

15 complaints

• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? There were multiple component and system failures that were experienced. My vehicles autopilot and full self driving took over causing my vehicle to crash head on into a tree. How was your safety or t
• This car is three months old. Driving near my home on a four-lane divided road with 55MPH speed limit. While having either cruise or auto-steer enabled and using cruise control only, experiencing ongoing instances—during every drive—of unexpected and unexplained hard, sudden braking, reducing vehic
• 1. Brake I used the FSD all the way from the New Asian Market (Charlotte, NC) to the T-section of [XXX] and [XXX] (Columbia, SC), then changed to driver control and turned to [XXX] (home). Entering the garage, when arrived at the parking spot, I released accelerator pedal and pressed the brake p

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 8 crashes

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? There were multiple component and system failures that were experienced. My vehicles autopilot and full self driving took over causing my vehicle to crash head on into a tree. How was your safety or t”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 176 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Safety is the first think that I believe
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: We were Driving East on I-40 at mile marker 245 Friday Nov 29 2024 around 8:50am in the right lane. We were passed by a gray Ford F-150 on the left. We had the "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" enabled. Our Tesla braked hard when the F-150 was directly beside us. The Ford was not in our lane at any po
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Once you start driving in the rain the horn start loosing volume intensity until it basically it becomes so quiet no one can hear it. This is a safety issue and i've read on line of many peoplehavi g the same issue on their Teslas. A recall shoukd be imposed on Tesla immediately.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Safety is the first think that I believe
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)