2025 Tesla Model Y reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2025 Tesla Model Y — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 176
- 176 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
- 22 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 62 reported crashes · 27 injuries · 3 deaths · 4 fires
What owners report fails — 2025 Tesla Model Y
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL 22
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 21
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19
- SERVICE BRAKES 15
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14
3 recalls on record for the 2025 Tesla Model Y
- NHTSA 26V315000 · 2026 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the ris
- NHTSA 24V935000 · 2025 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V002000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2025 Tesla Model Y
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2025 Tesla Model Y 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Tesla Model Y reliable?
NHTSA has 176 consumer complaints on record for the 2025 Tesla Model Y and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (22 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2025 Tesla Model Y units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model Y?
Owners most often report problems with: forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (22), forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (21), unknown or other (19), service brakes (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2025 Tesla Model Y?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.