How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, which is 6% of the 278 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2020 Tesla Model Y airbags?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag problem area on the 2020 Tesla Model Y.

Do airbag complaints involve crashes and injuries?

Yes. Of the 17 airbag complaints, 9 involved a crash and 8 involved an injury, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2020 Tesla Model Y is 30,000 miles.

How does the 2020 Model Y compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2020 model year's airbag share of 6% is higher than every other model year listed, including 2021 (2%), 2022 (2%), 2023 (3%), 2024 (3%), and 2025 (4%).

2020 Tesla Model Y Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, 6% of that year's 278 total complaints. Nine of those complaints involved crashes and eight involved injuries. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Airbags complaints: 17; 6% of 278
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report front airbags failing to deploy during moderate-to-high speed crashes, including impacts with fixed objects and head-on collisions.
Some drivers describe losing vehicle control at highway speed, sometimes after Autopilot was engaged, followed by a crash where airbags did not activate.
Several complaints describe a passenger-side airbag warning light or 'Front Passenger Safety Restraint System Fault' message that disables the passenger airbag.
One owner reported the passenger airbag repeatedly deactivating for a smaller-statured occupant even when seated as instructed.
Owners note the seat belt failed to secure the occupant in the same crash where the airbag did not deploy.
Some reported the airbag fault recurred after prior repairs, with Tesla citing sensor issues in the seat.

When 2020 Tesla Model Y airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 16, 2020, latest Sep 23, 2024.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2020 to Sep 2024; peak Sep 2022 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2020 Tesla Model Y

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Model Y model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20190 (0%)
202017 (6%)
202123 (2%)
202219 (2%)
202340 (3%)
20249 (3%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Tesla Model Y?: NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, which is 6% of the 278 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2020 Tesla Model Y airbags?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag problem area on the 2020 Tesla Model Y.
Do airbag complaints involve crashes and injuries?: Yes. Of the 17 airbag complaints, 9 involved a crash and 8 involved an injury, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2020 Tesla Model Y is 30,000 miles.
How does the 2020 Model Y compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2020 model year's airbag share of 6% is higher than every other model year listed, including 2021 (2%), 2022 (2%), 2023 (3%), 2024 (3%), and 2025 (4%).