CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Tesla Model Y has 24 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 283 complaints with NHTSA, including 48 crashes, 26 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (140 reports).
2020 Tesla Model Y recalls
Headlights Too Bright, Can Dazzle Oncoming Drivers
Certain Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have low beam headlights that are brighter than federal limits allow.
Delayed Rearview Camera Image Raises Backover Crash Risk
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles running software version 2026.8.6 may show the rearview camera image late after the vehicle is shifted into reverse.
Tire Pressure Warning May Not Stay On, Hiding Low Tire Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not stay lit between drive cycles.
Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking View
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles may have a hood latch assembly that fails to detect when the hood has not been fully latched after being opened.
Seat belt warning may not sound for unbelted driver
Some Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have a seat belt warning light and chime that do not activate as intended when the driver is unbelted.
Muted pedestrian alert sounds can raise crash risk
A factory reset can mute the Pedestrian Warning System sounds on certain Tesla Model S, Model 3, and Model X vehicles.
Dashboard brake and ABS warning text too small to read easily
The instrument panel on these Tesla vehicles displays the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights in an incorrect font size.
Driver Misuse Risk With Autosteer Driver-Assist Feature
This recall covers vehicles with Autosteer, an SAE Level 2 driver-assistance feature.
Software may let vehicle run intersections or exceed speed limits
Certain Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta software, or with that software pending installation, may act unsafely around intersections.
Taillights May Intermittently Fail to Light Up
Certain 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y and 2023 Model 3 vehicles may have one or both taillights that intermittently fail to illuminate.
Power Windows May Pinch Occupants and Injure Them
Certain Tesla vehicles may have a power window automatic reversal system that does not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.
External speaker can drown out pedestrian warning sounds
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles from model years 2017 through 2022 have a Boombox feature that can play sounds through the external speaker while the vehicle is moving.
External speaker can drown out EV pedestrian warning sounds
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles have a Boombox feature that can play sound through an external speaker while the car is moving.
Software glitch may reduce windshield defrosting and visibility
A software error can cause a heat pump valve to open unintentionally, trapping refrigerant inside the evaporator.
Seat Belt Chime May Not Sound, Raising Injury Risk
Certain Tesla vehicles may not sound the audible seat belt reminder chime when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt.
Vehicles May Roll Through All-Way Stops, Raising Crash Risk
Certain Tesla vehicles equipped with the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the "rolling stop" function to take the vehicle through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a complete stop.
Suspension Knuckles May Crack, Causing Loss of Control
Certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles may have front or rear suspension knuckles that can fracture.
False Braking Alerts Could Cause Sudden Stops
Some Tesla vehicles from 2017 to 2019 may have a communication error in their forward collision avoidance system.
Front suspension bolts may loosen, risking crash
Certain Tesla vehicles may have front suspension lateral link fasteners that loosen over time.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Damage Tires and Raise Crash Risk
Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have loose brake caliper bolts.
Rear Seat Belts May Not Hold Properly in a Crash
Some 2019-2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles may have one or both fasteners that secure the left and right second-row seat belt retractors improperly attached.
Front seat belt fasteners may be loose, raising injury risk
Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have one or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the B-pillar improperly attached.
Loose Front Control Arm Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering
Some front upper control arms may not have been properly tightened where they connect to the steering knuckle.
Trailer Brake Lights May Not Light Up When Braking
Certain 2020 vehicles with a specific rear lamp and tow package configuration have a software error that stops trailer brake lights from illuminating when the brakes are applied.
Most common 2020 Tesla Model Y problems
Problem areas named in the 283 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 140 |
| Unknown Or Other | 57 |
| Lane Departure | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 |
| Suspension | 32 |
| Electrical System | 28 |
| Steering | 26 |
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 16 |
What owners report
I was driving a 2020 Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving (FSD) engaged when another vehicle unexpectedly turned into my path, resulting in a heavy initial collision. However, the most critical safety failures occurred immediately after this first impact: FSD Failure to Disengage: Despite the severe physical impact of the collision, the Tesla FSD system completely failed to detect the crash or automatically disengage. It did not apply the brakes. Instead, the system continued to actively propel the vehicle forward for approximately 5 to 10 meters, steering it directly into a concrete traffic median and causing a severe secondary collision. -Airbag Non-Deployment: Despite enduring two distin
The front suspension bushing has torn prematurely at only 31099 miles. There is no history of external impact, accident, or modifications to the suspension assembly. This vehicle displays the exact premature structural breakdown targeted by the active NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation case number PE26006. It was found out during Tesla service inspection to replace 12 V battery.Tesla Service declined to offer a goodwill repair due to calendar age (6 years), forcing an out-of-pocket replacement. The mechanical part failed silently without triggering any electronic dashboard alerts or system warnings to notify the driver of the safety risk."
The vehicle is experiencing an active, recurring safety hazard caused by a manufacturer software bug that triggers unprovoked alignment parameter and steering angle plausibility resets. This defect directly compromises the vehicleâs primary handling characteristics and stability control systems. This specific firmware vulnerability is officially documented and acknowledged by the manufacturer under Tesla Internal Toolbox Article 8368100. The unprovoked resetting of steering and alignment parameters degrades the vehicle's driving stability, alters steering feedback, and can cause sudden, unexpected disengagements of advanced driver-assistance systems (Autopilot/FSD). This sudden loss of dr
The full self driving feature on highways serves within the lane, getting close from line to line similar to how an impaired driver would drive
Critical FSD Lane Change - 2020 Tesla Model Y Software 2026.26.6.5 and FSD v14.1 Lite changed lanes suddenly and violently at freeway speed while entering an express lane with flexible lane delineators between the express lanes and the freeway. The automation made the lane change at the very last second, narrowly avoiding impact with the plastic posts, and swerving back into the left-most freeway lane. The action of the FSD could have caused a loss of control of the vehicle as it compensated for the weight shift caused by suddenly swerving. There was space between the Tesla and other vehicles at the time but this could have been catastrophic with only slight changes to the road condition etc
2020 Tesla Model Y questions
Does the 2020 Tesla Model Y have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 24 safety recalls for the 2020 Tesla Model Y: Headlights Too Bright, Can Dazzle Oncoming Drivers; Delayed Rearview Camera Image Raises Backover Crash Risk; Tire Pressure Warning May Not Stay On, Hiding Low Tire Pressure; Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking View; Seat belt warning may not sound for unbelted driver. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Tesla Model Y?
Based on 283 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (140), Unknown Or Other (57), Lane Departure (38).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Tesla Model Y has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.