Tesla Model Y safety timeline
- 91
- Recalls
- 67
- Investigations opened
- 38
- Investigations closed
- Investigation closed2021 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Investigation closed2022 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Investigation closed2023 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Investigation closed2024 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Investigation closed2023 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation EA24001
Loss of steering control
- Recall2025 model-y
Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-y
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2023 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE23003
Steering Wheel Detachment
- Investigation closed2020 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2021 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2022 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2023 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2024 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2025 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2019 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation closed2020 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2020 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2020 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2021 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2021 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2022 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2022 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2023 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2023 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2024 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2024 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2025 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2020 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2024 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2025 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE25010
Electronic door handles become inoperative
- Investigation opened2020 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2024 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2025 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Recall2023 model-y
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-y
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 model-y
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 model-y
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2020 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2024 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2025 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Recall2020 model-y
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-y
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 model-y
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 model-y
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 model-y
The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2020 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2024 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Recall2020 model-y
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-y
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 model-y
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2023 model-y
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Investigation closed2020 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2020 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation closed2021 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation closed2022 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation closed2023 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation opened2024 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Recall2020 model-y
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2023 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE23014
Loss of steering control
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation EA24001
Loss of steering control
- Recall2019 model-y
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-y
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 model-y
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-y
A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-y
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2020 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2021 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2022 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE23014
Loss of steering control
- Recall2023 model-y
Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2019 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2020 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Recall2023 model-y
A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.
- Recall2022 model-y
A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-y
A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2019 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Investigation closed2020 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Investigation closed2021 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Investigation closed2022 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Investigation opened2019 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2020 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE23003
Steering Wheel Detachment
- Recall2022 model-y
A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2023 model-y
A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-y
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2020 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Recall2023 model-y
A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-y
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 model-y
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 model-y
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation closed2019 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2020 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed2020 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed2021 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed2022 model-y
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Recall2021 model-y
Swapped camera views can prevent the vehicle's cameras from detecting crossing objects and high-curvature lane lines, impairing the Autosteer and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) performance, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Investigation opened2023 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Investigation opened2024 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Recall2020 model-y
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2019 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Investigation opened2020 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Recall2020 model-y
Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-y
Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2019 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2020 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2021 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2022 model-y
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Recall2019 model-y
Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 model-y
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 model-y
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 model-y
Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 model-y
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-y
Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 model-y
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 model-y
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
A detached upper control arm can cause the wheels to lean in or out, decreasing the driver's ability to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-y
Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.