2024 Tesla Model Y Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 69 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, 22% of all 320 complaints filed for the year. These complaints link to 11 crashes, 2 fires, and 10 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 16,011 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 69
- 22% of 320
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 16,011 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while driving at low speeds in parking lots or intersections, leading to collisions with curbs, fences, trees, or other vehicles.
- Some drivers say braking failed to stop the unintended acceleration, forcing evasive steering that still ended in a crash.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle unexpectedly turning or steering into a parked vehicle while operating in Full Self-Driving mode at very low speed.
- Owners report vehicles catching fire while parked or charging in a garage, with smoke, burning smell, or popping sounds noted before the fire spread.
- One complaint describes a parked vehicle in Park/Hold mode moving on its own toward a GPS-set destination without driver input.
When 2024 Tesla Model Y electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 11, 2024, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2024 Tesla Model Y
- NHTSA 24V554000Jul 24, 2024Electrical System1,849,638 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:software
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Risk: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
- NHTSA 24V051000Jan 30, 2024Electrical System2,193,869 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Electrical System 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 electrical system complaints does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have?
- NHTSA lists 69 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, which is 22% of the 320 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are the electrical problems on the 2024 Tesla Model Y serious?
- Yes. NHTSA data tied to these complaints show 11 crashes, 2 fires, and 10 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 16,011 miles.
- Is there a recall related to electrical issues on the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 24V554000 covers a hood latch that may fail to detect an unlatched hood, and 24V051000 covers an incorrect font size on the brake warning display; both were fixed with an over-the-air software update.
- How does the 2024 Model Y compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- Electrical System complaints made up 22% of all complaints for the 2024 model year, higher than the 12% share reported for 2023, 15% for 2022, 14% for 2021, and 13% for 2020, based on NHTSA data.