2020 Tesla Model Y Lane Departure Problems
NHTSA lists 29 Lane Departure complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, 10% of that year's 278 total complaints, with 3 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 4,600 miles, and no related recall is tied to this problem area.
- Lane Departure complaints
- 29
- 10% of 278
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 4,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical lane departure system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden, unprompted steering movement or loss of control while Autopilot or Autosteer was engaged, in one case leading to a crash in heavy rain.
- Blind spot camera images show a red haze or glare at night, caused by turn signal light bleeding into the camera housing, making it hard to see adjacent lanes.
- Some owners describe the vehicle veering left on its own while Autosteer was active, in one case resulting in a crash into a mailbox tied to an electrical system recall.
- Others note the blind spot camera feed becoming fully unusable at night due to the same turn-signal glare issue, affecting lane-change confidence.
When 2020 Tesla Model Y lane departure system complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 9, 2020, latest Dec 26, 2025.
Lane Departure recalls for the 2020 Tesla Model Y
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Lane Departure complaints by Model Y model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Lane Departure complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Tesla Model Y?
- NHTSA lists 29 Lane Departure complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, which is 10% of the 278 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Did Lane Departure complaints lead to crashes on the 2020 Model Y?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to Lane Departure complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, with no fires or injuries reported.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Tesla Model Y related to lane departure?
- No related recall is listed for the Lane Departure problem area on the 2020 Tesla Model Y in NHTSA data.
- At what mileage do lane departure problems typically appear on the 2020 Model Y?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 4,600 miles.
- How does the 2020 Model Y compare to other years for this issue?
- The 2020 Model Y's Lane Departure complaints made up 10% of its total complaints, higher than the 7% and 8% shares seen in 2021, 2022, and 2023, though lower than the 15% and 20% shares in 2024 and 2025.