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2021 Tesla Model Y safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.
22
Recalls
14
Investigations opened
8
Investigations closed
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE22002

    Unexpected Brake Activation

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V283000

    A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24033

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP23001

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA26002

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  6. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24031

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  7. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25012

    Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

  8. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25010

    Electronic door handles become inoperative

  9. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002

    Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

  10. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24033

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  11. Recall

    Recall 24V935000

    Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

  12. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24031

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  13. Recall

    Recall 24V554000

    An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

  14. Recall

    Recall 24V376000

    A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  15. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA22002

    Autopilot System Driver Controls

  16. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009

    Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

  17. Recall

    Recall 24V153000

    Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.

  18. Recall

    Recall 24V051000

    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.

  19. Recall

    Recall 23V838000

    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.

  20. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  21. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP23002

    Sudden Unintended Acceleration

  22. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21023

    Tesla Passenger Play

  23. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP23001

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  24. Recall

    Recall 23V085000

    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.

  25. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  26. Recall

    Recall 22V844000

    A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  27. Recall

    Recall 22V702000

    A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

  28. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA22002

    Autopilot System Driver Controls

  29. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21020

    Autopilot & First Responder Scenes

  30. Recall

    Recall 22V317000

    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.

  31. Recall

    Recall 22V235000

    Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

  32. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE22002

    Unexpected Brake Activation

  33. Recall

    Recall 22V063000

    Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

  34. Recall

    Recall 22V050000

    Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  35. Recall

    Recall 22V045000

    The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  36. Recall

    Recall 22V037000

    Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.

  37. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21023

    Tesla Passenger Play

  38. Recall

    Recall 21V912000

    Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  39. Recall

    Recall 21V846000

    Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  40. Recall

    Recall 21V835000

    A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

  41. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21020

    Autopilot & First Responder Scenes

  42. Recall

    Recall 21V388000

    Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

  43. Recall

    Recall 21V389000

    An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

  44. Recall

    Recall 21V387000

    Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.