2025 Tesla Model Y Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#5 most-complained of 7 Model Y years
The 2025 Tesla Model Y has a Complaint Index of 33 and ranks 5th worst out of 7 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Model Y years. NHTSA lists 99 complaints, 3 recalls, and 30 crashes tied to this year.
- Complaints
- 99
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 30 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 117
- 123 city / 111 hwy
Top 2025 Tesla Model Y problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras52 (53%)
- Other24 (24%)
- Lane Departure20 (20%)
- Electrical System19 (19%)
- Brakes15 (15%)
- Engine11 (11%)
- Steering8 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (8%)
- Seat Belts5 (5%)
- Structure & Body5 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report Autopilot or Full Self-Driving losing vehicle control and crashing into fixed objects like poles and trees.
- Some crashes involving driver-assist systems were followed by fires, including one where the driver could not exit the vehicle.
- Rearview and surround cameras reportedly fail to detect nearby objects, leading to backing collisions with no warning alert.
- Owners describe airbags failing to deploy and seat belts failing to retract or lock during frontal and T-bone crashes.
- Electrical system complaints include smoke from dashboard vents followed by a rapidly developing fire while driving.
- Some owners report unintended acceleration, with the vehicle moving on its own while parked or shifting into gear.
2025 Tesla Model Y recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V315000May 18, 2026Other14,575 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-19-002.
- NHTSA 25V002000Jan 6, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras239,382 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
- NHTSA 24V935000Dec 17, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires696,281 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
2025 Tesla Model Y fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 123 MPG
- Highway
- 111 MPG
- Combined
- 117 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other Model Y years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Tesla Model Y reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Model Y has a Complaint Index of 33 and ranks 5th worst of 7 model years, which NHTSA data classifies as "Good" relative to other Model Y years.
- What year Tesla Model Y should I avoid?
- Among the years with data, 2022 and 2023 carry "Avoid" verdicts with Complaint Indexes of 100 and 83, while 2020 is rated "Best" with an index of 17.
- Does the 2025 Model Y have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Model Y: a missing certification label issue, a circuit board fault that can lose the rearview camera image, and a tire pressure monitoring system warning light defect.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2025 Model Y?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 52 of 99 complaints, or 53% of the total, and linked to 17 crashes and 1 fire.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Model Y?
- The EPA rates the 2025 Model Y at 117 MPG combined (123 city / 111 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $650.