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2020 Tesla Model Y Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 23 NHTSA recalls and 271 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Tesla Model Y

The 2020 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2020 Tesla Model Y

The 2020 Tesla Model Y is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

23
NHTSA Recalls
23 recalls on record
271
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
47
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Tesla Model Y (23)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Tesla dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V037000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V912000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V835000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V045000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V609000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V389000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V388000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V387000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V846000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V709000

Showing 10 of 23 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Tesla Model Y

Based on 271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Forward Collision Avoidance
53
Unknown Or Other
37
Vehicle Speed Control
27
Steering
26
Electrical System
21
Suspension
19
Service Brakes
18
Air Bags
16
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Tesla Model Y — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 271 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 0 complaints 2023 0 complaints 2024 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Tesla Model Y

Is the 2020 Tesla Model Y reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Tesla Model Y has 23 recalls and 271 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Tesla Model Y have?
The 2020 Tesla Model Y has 23 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Tesla Model Y?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Tesla Model Y are: Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other, Vehicle Speed Control, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Tesla Model Y safe to buy?
The 2020 Tesla Model Y has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 23 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Tesla Model Y should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Tesla Model Y are: 2014, 2015, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2020.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.