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Tesla Model Y · 2026

8 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V445000·2026-07-07

    Tesla Recalls 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 for Safety Noncompliance

    Tesla is recalling specific 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles because they lack required safety features and bumper testing. Owners will be offered a repurchase.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL Y, MODEL 3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V658000·2025-10-01

    2026 Tesla Model Y: Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate

    Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles because the reverse lights may fail to illuminate due to a wiring defect, which could reduce visibility when backing and increase crash risk.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V410000·2025-06-18

    2026 Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Vehicles Seat Fastener Recall

    Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles because seat back fasteners may have been improperly tightened, potentially affecting proper occupant restraint during a crash.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL Y, MODEL 3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V315000·2026-05-18

    Tesla 2025-2026 Model Y Vehicles Missing Certification Label

    Tesla is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 Model Y vehicles because the certification label may not have been installed. Missing weight information on the label could lead to vehicle overloading and increase crash risk.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V490000·2025-07-28

    2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles recalled for inoperable horn

    Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles because the horn ground wire ring terminal may be improperly secured, causing the horn to fail. An inoperable horn increases the risk of crashes.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V359000·2025-05-29

    2026 Tesla Model Y Windshield Washer Connector Nozzle Blockage Recall

    Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles because the wiper arm hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield and reducing driver visibility.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 7 open

  • PE26006 Preliminary Evaluation · open · suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
  • EA26002 Engineering Analysis · open · electrical system:adas
  • PE25012 Preliminary Evaluation · open · electrical system:adas
  • PE25010 Preliminary Evaluation · open · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
  • AQ25002 Audit Query · open · electrical system:adas
  • PE24033 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2020 · cruise-control 27 complaints

Technical service bulletins

188 manufacturer service bulletins across 7 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.2/5 · 294 complaints
  • 2025: 3.6/5 · 96 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2024: 4.5/5
  • 2023: 3.3/5
  • 2022: 3.0/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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