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The 2024 Tesla Model Y is associated with 311 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 30 reports (10% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 105 to 120 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 260–320 miles across 5 certified vehicle configurations.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 311 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (30 / 10%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 72 crash / 4 fire / 36 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 105 MPGe across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2024 Tesla Model Y?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Model Y RWD 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 128 MPGe 112 MPGe 120 MPGe 260 mi $650 / yr
Model Y Long Range RWD 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 128 MPGe 112 MPGe 120 MPGe 320 mi $650 / yr
Model Y Long Range AWD-I 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 123 MPGe 112 MPGe 118 MPGe 308 mi $650 / yr
Model Y Long Range AWD 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 122 MPGe 112 MPGe 117 MPGe 310 mi $650 / yr
Model Y Performance AWD 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 111 MPGe 98 MPGe 105 MPGe 279 mi $700 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2024 Tesla Model Y provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 320 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2024 Tesla Model Y?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
(All Variants) SUV AWD 7.9%
RWD SUV RWD 9.700000000000001%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Tesla Model Y models.
View complete 2024 Tesla Model Y crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2024 Tesla Model Y?

Summary of 311 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
311
Crash Reports
72
Fire Reports
4
Complaints w/ Injury
36
Total Injuries
57

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Forward Collision Avoidance 26 complaints (3 crashes)
Back Over Prevention / Camera 21 complaints (2 crashes)
Electrical System 21 complaints (5 crashes)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 12 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 12 complaints (3 crashes)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2024 Tesla Model Y problems & component breakdown (96 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2024 Tesla Model Y?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V002000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
NHTSA Campaign #24V935000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Defect Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
NHTSA Campaign #24V886000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Defect Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model Y vehicles. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-004.
View all 2024 Tesla Model Y recalls & campaign history (5 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2024 Tesla Model Y

How many safety recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have?

The 2024 Tesla Model Y is associated with 5 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2024 Tesla Model Y?

NHTSA records list 311 consumer defect complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model Y. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 30 filings (10% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 Tesla Model Y?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2024 Tesla Model Y earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What is the electric driving range of the 2024 Tesla Model Y?

The all-electric 2024 Tesla Model Y is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 260 to 320 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 120 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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