Model Year Problem Record
The complete public record for the 2026 Tesla Model Y: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.
Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.
The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.
261 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
137 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
61 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V490000, 25V658000.
54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V445000.
31 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V558000.
29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V359000.
10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V410000.
7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V315000.
Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.
Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 172 vehicles across all affected models.
Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 18, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 48 vehicles across all affected models.
Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 6 vehicles across all affected models.
Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 260 vehicles across all affected models.
Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 12,963 vehicles across all affected models.
Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 14,575 vehicles across all affected models.
Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 15 vehicles across all affected models.
Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 19 vehicles across all affected models.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.
Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.