2021 Tesla Model Y
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,931
- rank #95 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 22
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Forward Collision Avoidance
- 724 complaints (37%)
- Reported harm
- 170 crashes / 51 injuries
- 7 deaths; 14 fires
2021 Tesla Model Y vs 2023 Tesla Model Y
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2023 Tesla Model Y
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,891
- rank #104 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 16
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Forward Collision Avoidance
- 516 complaints (27%)
- Reported harm
- 298 crashes / 152 injuries
- 1 deaths; 6 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
40
2023 Tesla Model Y has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
6
2023 Tesla Model Y vs 2021 Tesla Model Y
Top component overlap
Same family
Forward Collision Avoidance vs Forward Collision Avoidance
2021 Tesla Model Y problem mix
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL 402
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 322
- SERVICE BRAKES 177
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 156
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 131
2023 Tesla Model Y problem mix
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL 290
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 226
- STEERING 188
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 161
- SERVICE BRAKES 147
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2021 Tesla Model Y or 2023 Tesla Model Y?
2023 Tesla Model Y has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,891 vs 1,931). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2023 Tesla Model Y is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).