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2027 Tesla Model Y

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+4 complaints in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2027 Tesla Model Y, most frequently naming the driver assistance category. 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance3100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Driver assistance
Filed Nov 4, 2026

FSD Safety Incident — November 4, 2026 While my wife was driving our 2026 Model Y with FSD (Supervised) engaged, the vehicle unexpectedly moved from a right-turn-only lane into a center lane at Volunteer Blvd and Las Vegas Blvd in Henderson, NV. After stopping at a red light, FSD moved back into the right-turn lane when the light turned green. Later, the navigation destination disappeared, and FSD drove toward an incorrect location rather than MADhouse Custom and Detailing. Please investigate the FSD behavior, navigation failure, and vehicle logs. This is a safety concern.

NHTSA ID
11775764
Incident
Nov 4, 2026
Driver assistance
Filed Nov 4, 2026

Phantom Breaking when using Traffic Aware Cruise Control. It's dangerous when it slams on the breaks in the middle of the freeway for no reason when traffic is moving at 70 mph. I'm afraid I'll get rear-ended. It mostly happens when going under overpasses and the car sees the shadow, freaks out, and thinks is a solid object, and slows abruptly. Happen every other day or so.

NHTSA ID
11775690
Incident
Nov 4, 2026
Filed Oct 26, 2026

The Tesla, during full self drive ran a red light. The left turn signal changed to green, but the other lights remained red. The Tesla proceeded to go through the intersection.

NHTSA ID
11773872
Incident
Oct 21, 2026
Driver assistance
Filed Oct 26, 2026

On October 26, 2026, Tesla FSD Supervised entered an active school zone (20 mph, flashing yellow lights) at ~54 mph and did not slow. I disengaged and braked manually. The same trip, FSD could not position the vehicle in the school car-rider line, forcing another full manual takeover.Failed system: FSD Supervised speed control and path planning. Vehicle/software available for inspection.Safety risk: More than double the posted school-zone speed with flashing lights endangered children, crossing guards, and other road users. Manual intervention was also required in a congested pickup area.Reproduction: Matches public reports and NHTSA defect petition DP26010. Not yet inspected by Tesla, police, or insurance.Warnings: None. No lights, messages, or alerts before the failures.Assessment: FSD does not reliably detect or honor active school zones or common pickup-line geometry. The streak system penalizes these necessary interventions, so the only practical way to maintain a long streak is to avoid real-world driving (school zones, local roads, parent drop-off) and stick to interstate miles—the opposite of the “handles everyday driving” claim. This design forces parents to choose between safety and the score.

NHTSA ID
11773790
Incident
Oct 26, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SB-26-14-003

STRUCTURE:BODY

2027 Model Y L Launch Edition vehicles with a black interior were ordered with a micro-suede instrument panel (IP) float wing assembly, but were incorrectly delivered with a textile IP float wing assembly. Upon customer complaint, replace the textile IP float wing assembly with a micro-suede IP float wing assembly.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Tesla Model Y by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027Viewing400—
20264528475.0
20251153478.4
20243395777.7
20231,198171473.5
2022880201472.1
20211,100231569.9
2020286241273.2
2019034—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.