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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.

2025 Tesla Model Y electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026Sep 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2024 (4).

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.

  1. 20190 (0%)
  2. 202037 (13%)
  3. 2021154 (14%)
  4. 2022132 (15%)
  5. 2023138 (12%)
  6. 202469 (22%)
  7. 202519 (19%)

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.

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.