This page covers 3 recalls, 81 owner complaints and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 Tesla Model Y.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant pattern in 2025 Model Y complaints centers on the driver-assistance systems, particularly forward collision avoidance and backup prevention. Owners frequently report unexpected behavior from the automated driving features, the car accelerating when it shouldn't, failing to brake appropriately, or not detecting obstacles during low-speed maneuvering. Several reports describe the vehicle moving unexpectedly while a driver-assist mode was active, in some cases resulting in contact with objects. The backup system draws similar complaints, with owners saying the car failed to warn or stop when reversing toward obstructions. Lane departure behavior rounds out the top reported systems, with owners describing unwanted or incorrect lane interventions. A smaller number of reports mention the front hood unlatching at speed, though that appears in only a handful of accounts compared to the volume of driver-assistance complaints.
81
Total Complaints
24
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
9
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Tesla Model Y has 3 recalls, the most serious being a circuit board fault that can knock out the rearview camera display entirely, leaving the driver with no rear visibility when backing up.
The tire pressure monitoring system on certain vehicles may fail to keep its warning light illuminated between drives, so a driver could pull away unaware that one or more tires are underinflated. There is also a compliance recall affecting some 2025 Model Y vehicles where the certification label may be missing, which can cause the vehicle's weight limits to go unrecognized and raise the risk of unintentional overloading.
At a glance
What can fail
The certification label, which documents the vehicle's compliance with federal safety and emissions standards, may be missing from your vehicle.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will inspect your vehicle and install the certification label if needed, at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A computer circuit board in the rearview camera system may short circuit, causing the rearview camera image to disappear from the display.
What the fix does
Tesla will release a software update and replace affected circuit boards at no cost. An owner notification letter was mailed March 7, 2025.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure warning light may turn off between trips even when tire pressure is low, so you won't get alerted to underinflated tires.
What the fix does
Tesla sends a free software update to your vehicle that keeps the warning light on when tire pressure is low.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
