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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.

2020 Tesla Model Y lane departure complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2020Oct 2021Jan 2022Nov 2022Apr 2023Dec 2023Oct 2024Dec 2025
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Dec 2025; peak Feb 2022 (3).

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.

  1. 20190 (0%)
  2. 202029 (10%)
  3. 202174 (7%)
  4. 202270 (8%)
  5. 202380 (7%)
  6. 202449 (15%)
  7. 202520 (20%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.