Is the Tesla Model Y Reliable?
2020–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Tesla Model Y Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 178 | 11 | — | 65 | Good |
| 2025 | 1 | 95 | 15 | — | 67 | Good |
| 2024 | 4 | 297 | 37 | — | 52 | Fair |
| 2023 | 8 | 911 | 44 | — | 42 | Poor |
| 2022 | 12 | 782 | 353 | 300 | 0 | Poor |
| 2021 | 15 | 849 | 24 | 3 | 19 | Poor |
| 2020 | 16 | 242 | 25 | — | 48 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Model Y Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Model Y scores 32 points below the average hybrid. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Tesla Model Y Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 3354 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tesla Model Y reliable?+
The Tesla Model Y scores 42/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 7 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 59 recall campaigns and 3354 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Model Y is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2025 Model Y achieved the highest reliability score of 67/100 with 1 recall and 95 complaints.
How many miles does a Model Y last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Tesla Model Y owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Model Y will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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