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2026 Tesla Model Y Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 250 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 2026 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Buyer Beware — 2026 Tesla Model Y

The 2026 Tesla Model Y shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
250
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
46
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2026 Tesla Model Y (6)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V359000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V410000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V490000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V658000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V690000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V315000
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Most Common Problems — 2026 Tesla Model Y

Based on 250 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
58
Steering
31
Forward Collision Avoidance
28
Electrical System
26
Suspension
15
Vehicle Speed Control
15
Structure
13
Exterior Lighting
13
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Tesla Model Y — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2026 model year is highlighted.

2020 271 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 0 complaints 2023 0 complaints 2024 0 complaints 2025 85 complaints 2026 250 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2020, 2026 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2026 Tesla Model Y

Is the 2026 Tesla Model Y reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2026 Tesla Model Y has 6 recalls and 250 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2026 Tesla Model Y have?
The 2026 Tesla Model Y has 6 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 2026 Tesla Model Y?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2026 Tesla Model Y are: Unknown Or Other, Steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2026 Tesla Model Y safe to buy?
The 2026 Tesla Model Y has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 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: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2020, 2026.
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.