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2024 Tesla Model Y Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 43 Engine-area complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, 13% of its 320 total complaints. These involve 19 crashes, 16 injuries, and 1 fire, with a median failure mileage of 7,608 miles. There are no related recalls on file for this issue.

Engine complaints
43
13% of 320
Crashes reported
19
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
16
Median mileage
7,608 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle unexpectedly accelerates on its own at low speeds while parking or pulling into a driveway, striking garage doors, walls, or fences.
  • Sudden acceleration reported even after the driver removed their foot from the accelerator pedal and pressed the brake, with the vehicle failing to slow down.
  • Unintended acceleration while shifting into Drive, sometimes accompanied by a steering wheel that would not respond to driver input.
  • Vehicle under Full Self-Driving or Autopilot accelerated unexpectedly while approaching an intersection or shopping center, leading to a crash.
  • Rear-end collision reported while the vehicle was operating on Autopilot at a stop, with the driver stating they could not feel the impact occur.
  • Independent acceleration reported at around 15 to 30 MPH, causing loss of steering control and collision with another vehicle.

When 2024 Tesla Model Y engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 11, 2024, latest Aug 23, 2026.

2024 Tesla Model Y engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2024Jul 2024Oct 2024Jan 2025Jul 2025Dec 2025Jul 2026
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2024 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2024 Tesla Model Y

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine 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. 202038 (14%)
  3. 2021175 (16%)
  4. 2022149 (17%)
  5. 2023183 (16%)
  6. 202443 (13%)
  7. 202511 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine-related complaints does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have?
NHTSA lists 43 complaints in the Engine problem area for the 2024 Model Y, which is 13% of the 320 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Tesla Model Y engine/acceleration issue?
No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls tied to this Engine complaint area for the 2024 Model Y.
At what mileage do these engine problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 7,608 miles.
Have these complaints resulted in crashes or injuries?
Yes. Of the 43 Engine-area complaints, 19 involved crashes, 16 involved injuries, and 1 involved a fire.
How does the 2024 Model Y compare to other model years for this issue?
The 2024 Model Y's Engine-area share is 13% of its complaints, lower than 2021 (16%), 2022 (17%), and 2023 (16%), but similar to 2025 (11%).

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.