2025 Tesla Model Y Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model Y, 19% of the year's 99 total complaints. These include 3 crashes and 2 fires, and there is no related recall on file.
- Electrical System complaints
- 19
- 19% of 99
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Some owners report smoke and flames coming from the dash or center console area, in one case starting with smoke from the vents while battery charge was low.
- Multiple owners describe camera and sensor systems failing together, including backup cameras, parking assist, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and cruise control going out at the same time.
- Some owners report the AP4 autopilot computer failing outright, requiring replacement and leaving the vehicle without advanced driver-assist functions for weeks.
- One owner reported the horn becoming muted or non-functional during rain, which was traced to water exposure.
- One owner described water intrusion through a windshield seal after a windshield replacement, soaking dashboard electronics and the floorboards.
- One owner reported wiring damage affecting the seatbelt sensor and heater, which the service center attributed to chewed wiring rather than a manufacturing defect.
When 2025 Tesla Model Y electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 1, 2024, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model Y
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
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 2025 Tesla Model Y have?
- NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Model Y, which is 19% of the 99 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2025 Tesla Model Y's electrical system?
- No. NHTSA does not list any related recall tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Model Y.
- Did any electrical system complaints involve fires or crashes?
- Yes. Of the reported issues, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 fires associated with the 2025 Model Y's overall complaint set, with no reported injuries.
- What kind of electrical problems do 2025 Model Y owners report?
- Owners describe camera and sensor systems failing together, autopilot computer failures, smoke or fire near the dash, a horn that stops working in rain, and water intrusion affecting dashboard electronics.
- Is the electrical system complaint rate higher for 2025 than other Model Y years?
- The 19% share for 2025 is close to the 22% share seen in 2024, and higher than the 12-15% shares reported for 2021 through 2023.