Model year 2024 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2024 Tesla Model Y: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 Tesla Model Y at 105–120 MPGe combined with 260–320 miles of EPA-rated range across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 328 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined MPGe

105–120

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Tesla dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 Tesla Model Y recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, newest first.

Back over prevention: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V002000 Reported Jan 6, 2025

Filed by: Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-25-00-001)
Components: Back over prevention: Software; Electrical system
Units affected: 239,382 (estimate)
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA 24V935000 Reported Dec 17, 2024

Filed by: Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-00-018)
Units affected: 696,281 (estimate)
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats: Front assembly: Recliner

NHTSA 24V886000 Reported Nov 22, 2024

Filed by: Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-13-004)
Units affected: 27 (estimate)
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model Y vehicles. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.
Risk: The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-004.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V554000 Reported Jul 24, 2024

Filed by: Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-00-012)
Components: Electrical system: Software; Latches/locks/linkages: Hood: Latch
Units affected: 1,849,638 (estimate)
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Risk: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA 24V051000 Reported Jan 30, 2024

Filed by: Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-00-003)
Units affected: 2,193,869 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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 recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 Tesla Model Y fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 Tesla Model Y EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr
Model Y Long Range AWD	Electric (91 and 200 kW AC Induction)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	122/112/117 MPGe	310 mi 28.7 kWh/100 mi	$650
Model Y Long Range AWD-I	Electric (200 kW ACPM 3-Phase)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	123/112/118 MPGe	308 mi 28.6 kWh/100 mi	$650
Model Y Long Range RWD	Electric (221 kW ACPM 3-Phase)	Single-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	128/112/120 MPGe	320 mi 28.1 kWh/100 mi	$650
Model Y Performance AWD	Electric (135 and 243 kW AC Induction)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	111/98/105 MPGe	279 mi 32.2 kWh/100 mi	$700
Model Y RWD	Electric (203 kW ACPM 3-Phase)	Single-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	128/112/120 MPGe	260 mi 28 kWh/100 mi	$650

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 Tesla Model Y crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 Tesla Model Y NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2024 Tesla Model Y (All Variants) SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	7.9%	Standard
2024 Tesla Model Y RWD SUV RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.7%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 Tesla Model Y owner complaints

Owners have filed 328 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Tesla Model Y, most recently on Oct 15, 2026. 73 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 58 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 Tesla Model Y complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control	75
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	62
Unknown or other	56
Electrical system	54
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera	47
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	37
Vehicle speed control	35
Lane departure: Blind spot detection	27
Service brakes	25
Steering	24

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Tesla Model Y model years

Tesla Model Y by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 Model Y	114 MPGe	—	—	5/5
2026 Model Y	105–138 MPGe	8	423	5/5
2025 Model Y	104–125 MPGe	3	108	5/5
2023 Model Y	111–123 MPGe	17	1,190	5/5
2022 Model Y	111–129 MPGe	20	874	5/5
2021 Model Y	111–129 MPGe	23	1,093	5/5
2020 Model Y	111–121 MPGe	24	283	5/5

All Tesla Model Y years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2024 Tesla models

2024 Tesla Model 3 2024 Tesla Model S 2024 Tesla Model X

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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