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2019 Tesla Model Y

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Recalls
3
on record
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combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2019 Tesla Model Y

3 recalls
0 complaints

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
0
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V388000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.

    Consequence

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

    Remedy

    Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002.

    Full campaign record
  • 21V389000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEAT BELTS

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.

    Consequence

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

    Remedy

    Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.

    Full campaign record
  • 24V051000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Consequence

    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.

    Remedy

    Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.

Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.

Fuel economy & emissions

The EPA holds no fuel-economy record for this model year.

The EPA does not publish a record for every model year.

Consumer complaints

No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.

Nothing on file. Newer model years often have few complaints simply because fewer cars are on the road yet.

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2019 Tesla Model Y, newest first.

  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP23001

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  2. 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.

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP23002

    Sudden Unintended Acceleration

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21023

    Tesla Passenger Play

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP23001

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  6. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21020

    Autopilot & First Responder Scenes

  7. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21023

    Tesla Passenger Play

  8. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21020

    Autopilot & First Responder Scenes

  9. Recall

    Recall 21V388000

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

  10. Recall

    Recall 21V389000

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

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.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP23001

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  2. 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.

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP23002

    Sudden Unintended Acceleration

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21023

    Tesla Passenger Play

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP23001

    Defect Petition Interlock Request