How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Model Y, making up 8% of the 278 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2020 Model Y.

Did any Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. Of the 22 complaints, 6 involved crashes and 2 involved injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2020 Model Y is 1,500 miles.

What kinds of door problems do owners report on the 2020 Model Y?

Owners describe rear doors that stick shut, door panels that come loose and jam against the body seal, and emergency manual latches that are hard to find or use.

2020 Tesla Model Y Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, 8% of that year's 278 total complaints. Six of these involved crashes and two injuries were reported. No related recall is listed for this component.

Structure & Body complaints: 22; 8% of 278
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 1,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report rear passenger doors lacking a clearly marked interior emergency manual latch, requiring removal of a door pocket mat and pulling an unlabeled cable to release the door.
Some owners describe a door panel coming loose and getting wedged against the body seal, jamming the rear passenger door shut.
One complaint describes a broken welding link on the frunk that causes it to press down while driving.
Owners describe rear doors sticking shut with the emergency release failing to open them, raising concern about occupant extraction after a crash.
Several early complaints describe the vehicle suddenly moving or accelerating at low speed while parking or pulling into a garage, leading to collisions with structures or other vehicles.
One complaint references a front passenger seat belt restraint system fault.

When 2020 Tesla Model Y body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 9, 2020, latest Jun 3, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2020 to Jun 2026; peak Oct 2020 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2020 Tesla Model Y

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Model Y model year

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

20190 (0%)
202022 (8%)
202159 (5%)
202250 (6%)
202347 (4%)
202423 (7%)
20255 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2020 Tesla Model Y?: NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Model Y, making up 8% of the 278 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2020 Tesla Model Y?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2020 Model Y.
Did any Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. Of the 22 complaints, 6 involved crashes and 2 involved injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2020 Model Y is 1,500 miles.
What kinds of door problems do owners report on the 2020 Model Y?: Owners describe rear doors that stick shut, door panels that come loose and jam against the body seal, and emergency manual latches that are hard to find or use.