2026 Tesla Model Y reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2026 Tesla Model Y — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 440
- 438 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 84 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 90 reported crashes · 30 injuries · 1 fire
What owners report fails — 2026 Tesla Model Y
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 84
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL 39
- STEERING 33
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 31
- SUSPENSION 26
6 recalls on record for the 2026 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 25V690000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSE A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V658000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle
- NHTSA 25V410000 · 2025 · SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- NHTSA 25V490000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Tesla Model Y reliable?
NHTSA has 440 consumer complaints on record for the 2026 Tesla Model Y and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (84 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2026 Tesla Model Y units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
Owners most often report problems with: unknown or other (84), forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (39), steering (33), forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (31). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2026 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.