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2024 Tesla Model Y All Variants
Common Problems

Ranked from 120 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
3
High severity
6
Medium
2
Low
18 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

29 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    AP4 Computer Failure

    21complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The AP4 computer failure causes all safety and convenience features to become inoperable, including cameras, GPS, and various driver-assist systems.

  2. 2

    Camera System Failure

    21complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Multiple cameras, including rear backup and blind spot cameras, fail, leading to loss of visibility and safety features.

  3. 3

    Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control Failure

    21complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Cruise control and adaptive cruise control systems stop working, reducing the vehicle's ability to maintain a safe speed.

  4. 4

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    21complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Multiple instances of forward collision avoidance system failing, resulting in loss of safety features such as lane departure warning, blind spot detection, and forward collision warning.

  5. 5

    GPS and Navigation System Failure

    21complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The GPS and onboard navigation systems stop working, making it difficult to navigate and track the vehicle.

  6. 6

    Backup Camera and Safety Feature Failure

    15complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Backup camera and associated safety features such as lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring cease to function, rendering the vehicle unsafe to operate, especially in reverse.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Unintended Acceleration

    14complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The vehicle accelerates unexpectedly without driver input, leading to potential loss of control and collisions.

  8. 8

    Autopilot System Failure

    7complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The Autopilot system fails to function correctly, leading to unexpected vehicle movements and crashes.

  9. 9

    Brake System Failure

    5complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The brake system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to brake unexpectedly or fail to stop properly, increasing the risk of accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Braking System Failure

    5complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The braking system fails to engage properly, causing the vehicle to lose control and crash.

  11. 11

    Electrical System Malfunction

    5complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The electrical system fails, causing various issues such as unexpected acceleration, loss of power, or system shutdowns.

  12. 12

    Lane Departure Assistance Malfunction

    5complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The lane departure assistance system incorrectly changes lanes or pulls the vehicle into adjacent lanes, posing a risk of collisions.

  13. 13

    Steering Failure

    5complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to lose control or become uncontrollable.

  14. 14

    Structural Issues

    5complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The vehicle's structure fails, such as the front hood opening unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury or damage during operation.

  15. 15

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failures

    4complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The forward collision avoidance system fails to brake or detect obstacles, leading to rear-end collisions or crashes.

  16. 16

    Phantom Braking and Unexplained Deceleration

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle experiences phantom braking and unexplained deceleration, often without warning, potentially leading to rear-end collisions and loss of control.

  17. 17

    Autopilot System Malfunction

    3complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The autopilot system malfunctions, leading to unexpected movements or decisions that increase the risk of accidents.

  18. 18

    Headlight Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlights, particularly the low beam and matrix LED headlights, exhibit issues such as dark spots, incorrect dimming, and premature switching to high beams, reducing visibility and safety.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  19. 19

    Lane Departure Warning System Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The Lane Departure Warning system fails to detect lane changes, increasing the risk of accidents.

  20. 20

    Vehicle Random Restart and Loss of Functionality

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle randomly restarts while driving, leading to loss of functionality such as turn signals, AC, radio, and headlight operation, posing a risk of accidents.

  21. 21

    Autopilot/Full Self-Driving System Malfunctions

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The autopilot or full self-driving system malfunctions, leading to unexpected maneuvers or loss of control.

  22. 22

    Lane Departure and Autonomous Driving System Errors

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Autonomous driving systems misinterpret road markings and shadows, causing the vehicle to steer erratically.

  23. 23

    Seat Deterioration

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    Driver’s seat material deteriorates prematurely, compromising seating support and safety during turns and lane changes.

  24. 24

    Seating Material Failure

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    The seat material melts and sticks to objects, posing a risk of burns and potential injury.

  25. 25

    Service Brake Malfunctions

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Phantom braking incidents occur without warning, causing sudden stops and potential collisions.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  26. 26

    Steering Assist System Malfunction

    2complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering assist system intermittently locks and jerks, leading to loss of control and near-crashes.

  27. 27

    Steering System Lock-up

    2complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering system locks up, making it difficult to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of accidents.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  28. 28

    Uncommanded Steering Inputs Leading to Collisions

    2complaints
    High severitySteering

    The vehicle experiences uncommanded steering inputs leading to collisions, especially in low-speed environments.

  29. 29

    Wheel Cracking and Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Both rear OEM aluminum alloy wheels crack and fail, leading to tire blowouts and potential accidents.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.