2025 Tesla Model Y Safety Report
2025 Tesla Model Y Safety Analysis
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2025 Tesla Model Y
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2025 Tesla Model Y. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (75) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 23 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Tesla Model Y with 198 complaints and 5 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Tesla Model Y before buying across this generation. |
Tesla Model Y Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Tesla Model Y years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 198 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y | 266 | 22 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2025 Tesla Model Y Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2025 Tesla Model Y, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Tesla onlyForward Collision Avoidance
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Tesla onlyService Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Tesla onlyForward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure issues Tesla onlyElectrical System
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Tesla onlyElectrical System,Unknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Unknown Or Other issues Tesla onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2025 Tesla Model Y
Reliability Score
The 2025 Tesla Model Y receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2025 Tesla Model Y
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2025 Tesla Model Y
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2025 Tesla Model Y:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Lane departure incidents have been reported, though not frequently. These incidents are more common around 40,000 miles. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Issues with seatbelt sensors and heating systems have been reported, causing inconvenience and potential safety risks. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2025 Tesla Model Y:
15% of vehicles have experienced lane departure issues.
20% of vehicles have encountered electrical system problems.
Recall Details for the 2025 Tesla Model Y
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2025 Tesla Model Y by NHTSA:
Summary: 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this reca...
Summary: 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, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2025 Tesla Model Y
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2025 Tesla Model Y with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 17 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 6 reported injuries or fatalities.
Full self driving (supervised) was active and functioning properly on interstate 70. The self-driving feature decided to move one lane over to the furthermost lane to the left. That lane was half covered with snow. The speed was approximately 65MPH When the front left wheel hit the snow the the car swerved to the right and hit the snow bank against the rail. I immediately steered to the right and ...
Following a "secondary" botched windshield replacement within 3 weeks performed by the Tesla Service Center in Carle Place, NY, my Tesla Model Y experienced a catastrophic structural water intrusion during rainfall. A great amounts of water dripping directly through the windshield seal into the cabin, soaking the dashboard electronics, floorboards, and much more water coming in from the brake peda...
I am filing a safety complaint regarding Tesla's removal of driver-controlled maximum speed in FSD (Supervised), a change that has alarmed a significant number of Tesla owners and safety-conscious drivers. Previous software allowed drivers to set a precise maximum speed via the steering wheel scroll wheel while FSD (Supervised) was active. Tesla replaced this with fixed "Speed Profiles" (Sloth, C...
On January 28, 2026, the vehicle (a Tesla Model Y) was operating with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system actively engaged in normal highway traffic conditions. Without any prior warning messages, chimes, or system alerts, the FSD system abruptly disengaged approximately 1 second before the vehicle steered into a concrete road divider. Component failed: The Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) software a...
Vehicle Information 2025 Tesla Model Y Approx. 30,000 miles Purchased new ~11 months ago Incident Description While driving at highway speed, the front trunk (frunk/hood) of my 2025 Tesla Model Y unexpectedly opened. The hood immediately flew upward, flipped backward over the windshield, and shattered the windshield. The frunk had not been opened in approximately two weeks prior to the incident...
On February 11, 2026, the 2025 Tesla Model Y "Vision AutoPark" system initiated an uncommanded high-speed reverse acceleration into a stationary yellow concrete bollard in a parking lot. The vehicle's vision-only parking assist hardware failed to detect a clearly visible, fixed obstruction and displayed a clear path on the system interface immediately before impact. No warning lamps, chimes, messa...
A few weeks ago my seatbelt censor started acting up, and then two weeks later that my heater quit. They blamed Chewed wiring because of soy based coatings, and set its not in the warranty and accused rodent damage since the rear seat was eaten. I got the call during diagnosis demanding i bring the loaner car because they wanted $1,349.07 which i did not have because a 9/11 first responder and don...
We are currently experiencing single-digit temperatures here in Pittsburgh. I placed my vehicle in “defrost” mode, and while it did clear the windshield, it also caused the glass to crack. I contacted Tesla and brought the vehicle in for an assessment, at which point I was informed the damage would not be covered. My car has only 14,000 miles and will be one year old next month. It is essentially ...
On January 17, 2026 the vehicle self-accelerated when put in reverse and crashed into a parked truck. This was the second time this occurred. The prior incident occurred on November 29, 2025 when backing out of the garage at our home. The new incident occurred the FIRST time we put the car in reverse after receiving it back after repair from the prior accident (we received it on January 15. 2026 a...
All safety and most computer related features in the vehicle have failed. Cruise control, backup cameras, all other cameras, the navigation (assuming this is also impacting the projection of remaining battery life as my car always thinks it is at my home), warning signals for approaching obstacles/dangers, cruise control of any kind does now work, lane departure warning has failed, and automatic w...
On or about May 23 or 24, 2025, while using FSD to park the vehicle, I engaged reverse mode. The vehicle was fully under FSD control during this maneuver. Unexpectedly, the car reversed into a fixed pole, impacting the rear of the vehicle and causing a noticeable dent. The system did detect the collision and stopped upon impact, but failed to avoid it entirely. This incident occurred despite my h...
Passenger side airbag did not deploy. Emergency auto brake did not seem to work. The passenger side of the vehicle was struck by other car at high speed and sustained significant damage
Tesla Supervised Self Driving (FSSD) update 14 removed the ability for the vehicle operator to set speed targets. Additionally, their system is unable to accurately determine speed limits for many roadways. The discrepancy between FSSDs perceived speed limit and actual speed limit can be as much at +/- 25mph. The discrepancy can occur suddenly and at any time during a drive, even on stretches of r...
I swerved in the road in the back passenger seat seatbelt came unbuckled with a car seat in the car in the car seat came out
Date: December 28, 2025 Time: Approximately 3:25 PM Vehicle: 2026 Tesla Model Y Incident Location: Southbound on the I-35N feeder road, just north of Highway 114. Safe Harbor Location: Burger King (15925 N Hwy 114, Northlake, TX) Statement of Facts: I was driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y southbound on the I-35N feeder road at approximately 3:25 PM today. I was traveling at a steady speed of 55 MPH. W...
I am writing to formally report a serious safety incident involving a Tesla vehicle and to document multiple critical system failures that occurred during an accident, resulting in physical injuries to me. On the 12/24/2025, while operating Tesla under rainy conditions, I experienced a sudden and dangerous malfunction of the vehicle. During the event, the steering system became unresponsive and...
On December 16 and 17, 2025, the manufacturer (Tesla, Inc.) utilized remote telemetry to modify the software state of my 2025 Model Y while it was being operated on public roadways. The manufacturer remotely switched the vehicle profile to "Inventory Mode" (Error Code displayed: "Delivery Type: PICKUP_SERVICE_CENTER"). The Safety Failure: This unauthorized remote manipulation immediately DISABLED...
The contact owned a 2025 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a school zone area, and while engaging the brake pedal, the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after lifting their foot from the brake pedal, they heard a hissing sound and the vehicle accelerated. The contact attempted to avoid a collision by ...
After approximately 6 months we leased this vehicle we found out some issues with the vehicle. This vehicle has e Parking(P),Drive(D),Neutral(N),Reverse(R) positions. When you want to maneuver you vehicle you pull the lever at the required position. So what happenes some times: I put the vehicle in drive(D) and when I am in very slow traffic,or stop and go traffic or in stop light/sign vehicle Par...
The vehicle was in supervised full self driving on the turnpike, when all of a sudden it darted out of the lane into th grass hitting a guard rail.
Showing 20 of 75 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2025 Tesla Model Y
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Electrical System:Adas
Opened 2025-10-07
The Office of Defects Investigation (“ODI”) is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety consequences of FSD executing driving maneuvers that constitute traffic safety violations. This investigation concerns versions of FSD that Tesla has labeled as "FSD (Supervised)" and "FSD (Beta)." Tesla characterizes FSD as an SAE Level 2 partial automation system requiring a fully attentive driver who is engaged in the driving task at all times. Level 2 par...
Component: Electrical System:Adas:Autonomous/Self Driving
Opened 2025-01-06 · Closed 2026-04-03
On January 6, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation 24003 (PE24033) to investigate Actually Smart Summon (Summon) sessions resulting in crashes during active sessions. According to Tesla, Summon is a short-distance SAE Level 2 system, controlled by the user from a cell phone within a certain distance and intended for use in parking lots and on private property. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by Tesla as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consu...
Component: Electrical System:Adas
Opened 2026-03-18
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Engineering Analysis to evaluate Tesla’s Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) degradation detection system. The focus of this investigation will be to assess the system’s ability, when encountering reduced roadway visibility conditions, to detect degradation and alert the driver with sufficient time to respond. ODI will evaluate the performance of FSD in degraded roadway conditions and the updates ...
Component: Electrical System:Adas
Opened 2025-08-20
The Office of Defects Investigation (“ODI”) has identified numerous incident reports submitted by Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”) in response to Standing General Order 2021-01 (the “SGO”), in which the reported crashes occurred several months or more before the dates of the reports. The majority of these reports involved crashes in which the Standing General Order in place at the time required a report to be submitted within one or five days of Tesla receiving notice of the crash. When the reports were su...
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 Tesla Model Y
TSBs are manufacturer-acknowledged issues with recommended fixes. Unlike recalls, TSB repairs are not always free.
On some Model Y vehicles, water may ingress into the front fascia camera via the channels on the front fascia harness. This may corrode the camera connector or submerge the camera lens, which results in camera alerts and possible loss of the front fascia camera feed. Inspect the vehicle for symptoms...
On some Model Y Standard vehicles, the gap between the front door glass run seals and the moving glass might not meet Tesla specifications, resulting in high-pitched wind noise from the A-pillar areas when the vehicle is driven at high speed. Upon customer complaint, inspect the gap between the fron...
A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel alignment over time. This feature detects changes in wheel alignment that may be related to incorrect tire pressures, degraded ball joints, bushings or damaged suspension links. If the feature determ...
On certain Model Y vehicles, the glove box might not open because the retention force of the magnets in the glove box door is too strong due to the airgap between the magnets being too small.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 Tesla Model Y
Has the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y been recalled?
Yes, the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y have?
The 2025 TESLA MODEL Y has 75 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 21 involved crashes. 9 injuries and 1 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y?
The 2025 TESLA MODEL Y received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y involve unknown or other (8 complaints), forward collision avoidance (5 complaints), service brakes,forward collision avoidance (5 complaints). Other affected components include forward collision avoidance,lane departure, electrical system, electrical system,unknown or other.
How many crash reports does the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y have?
There are 21 crash reports associated with the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y out of 75 total complaints (28.0% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y have?
There are 2 fire reports for the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y out of 75 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y?
Yes, 1 death has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y. These are self-reported by complainants and do not imply the vehicle caused the death.
How many injuries are reported for the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y?
9 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2025 TESLA MODEL Y?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y is acceptable with caveats. It has 75 complaints, 2 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Note: 1 death(s) have been reported. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y?
The components with the most failures on the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8 complaints), 2. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (5 complaints), 3. SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (5 complaints), 4. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE (4 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 8 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2025 TESLA MODEL Y?
Be cautious of lane departure and electrical system issues, especially around 40,000 miles. Regular maintenance is recommended. The 2025 TESLA MODEL Y has 75 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y?
The 2025 TESLA MODEL Y receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 75 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 23 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Lane Departure and Electrical System.
What are the known issues with the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y?
Known issues with the 2025 TESLA MODEL Y include: Lane Departure, Electrical System. These are based on patterns found across 75 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are lane departure issues common in the Tesla Model Y?
Lane departure issues have been reported, but they are not frequent. They are more common around 40,000 miles.
What are the common electrical system issues in the Tesla Model Y?
Issues with seatbelt sensors and heating systems have been reported, causing inconvenience and potential safety risks.
What should I do if I experience lane departure or electrical system issues?
Contact Tesla service for inspection and repair to ensure safety and functionality.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of lane departure and electrical system issues, especially around 40,000 miles. Regular maintenance is recommended.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2025 Tesla Model Y
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2025 Tesla Model Y. The data includes 75 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 21 reported crashes, 2 fire incidents, 9 reported injuries, and 1 fatalities associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2025 Tesla Model Y an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16