The 2025 Tesla Model Y has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA, including 33 crashes, 3 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (64 reports).
2025 Tesla Model Y recalls
Missing Weight Label Could Lead to Vehicle Overloading
Certain vehicles may be missing the certification label that shows weight information.
Rearview camera image can cut out, raising crash risk
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles may have a computer circuit board that can short, causing the rearview camera to lose its image.
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.
Most common 2025 Tesla Model Y problems
Problem areas named in the 109 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 64 |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 |
| Lane Departure | 25 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Back Over Prevention | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
What owners report
Subject: Multiple Recurring Issues â 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD I am submitting this complaint regarding multiple quality and potential safety-related issues with my 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range Dual Motor AWD, purchased new in January 2025. 1. Persistent HVAC moldy/musty odor The vehicle develops a pronounced moldy or musty odor from the HVAC system, particularly in hot, humid, or rainy conditions. This raises concerns about possible moisture accumulation, microbial growth, or an underlying HVAC system defect. I have attempted to resolve this issue through Tesla service, including communications with the Randolph and Princeton service centers. I have experienced repeated sched
The contact stated that while seated in a 2025 Tesla Model Y taxi cab driving 25 MPH, the vehicle failed to yield or stop while pedestrians were nearby the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred near a school zone. The contact expressed concerns that the vehicle posed a safety risk while driving in school zones or other areas with pedestrian traffic due to the failure to yield or stop for pedestrians. The contact stated that the manufacturer should account for high-traffic areas when manufacturing self-driving vehicles.
While operating my vehicle with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged on Friday, October 16 at 5:12 pm, the vehicle suffered an sudden loss of vehicle control, resulting in a full spinout. âRoad & Environmental Conditions: Wet roads Approximate Speed: 76 mph Incident Details: Without warning or driver steering/accelerator input, the vehicle's automated driving system lost traction, causing the vehicle to spin out of the lane. I was forced to intervene to bring the car to a complete stop and prevent a collision.
Since a 2026 over-the-air software update, every time I disengage Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) while driving, on any road and at any speed, the center touchscreen shows a large pop-up titled "Why did you intervene?" with four buttons (Navigation, Parking, Critical, Other) and a voice-message option. It covers about a third of the display, including navigation, media controls and, during parking, the camera view. It does not clear on its own while driving; it stays until the driver taps an option or shifts into Park. Photos attached. Disengagements happen at the most demanding moments: correcting the system, avoiding a hazard, merging or parking. This prompt draws the driver's eyes a
On XXX, I was driving my 2025 Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged. While merging onto [XXX] in [XXX], the vehicle veered and crashed into the guardrail. I was not controlling the vehicle at the time â FSD (Supervised) was in control. Both of my child passengers were injured; one suffered a wrist fracture. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was totaled in the crash and has not been driven since. Vehicle software at the time of the crash: 2025.45.9.1; Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.2.2.4. After the crash, I asked Tesla for the vehicle's driving data/logs to confirm that FSD was engaged at the time of the crash. Tesla did not provide the data. I am c
2025 Tesla Model Y questions
Does the 2025 Tesla Model Y have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model Y: Missing Weight Label Could Lead to Vehicle Overloading; Rearview camera image can cut out, raising crash risk; Tire Pressure Warning May Not Stay On, Hiding Low Tire Pressure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model Y?
Based on 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (64), Unknown Or Other (26), Lane Departure (25).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 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.