2025 Tesla MODEL Y: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
97 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
5,829 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 26 of 97 complaints (26.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 24 | 24.7% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 9.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 7.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.1% |
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Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 26 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 23 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 8 |
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 26; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 23; Unknown Or Other: 23; Service Brakes: 15; Electrical System: 14; Vehicle Speed Control: 10; Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection: 9; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 95 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2026 | 36 |
2024: 14; 2025: 47; 2026: 36
Pattern summary
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 24 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11627913 · 2024-11-29 (November 29, 2024)
We were Driving East on I-40 at mile marker 245 Friday Nov 29 2024 around 8:50am in the right lane. We were passed by a gray Ford F-150 on the left. We had the "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" enabled. Our Tesla braked hard when the F-150 was directly beside us. The Ford was not in our lane at any point, and never changed lanes. Luckily a car behind us was not following too closely or an accident could have happened.
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Owner report 11628115 · 2024-12-01 (December 1, 2024)
Safety is the first think that I believe
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Owner report 11629769 · 2024-12-09 (December 9, 2024)
The Automatic Pilot Computer (AP4) failed. This controls a lot of Tesla Model Y's auto pilot features but it also controls a lot of its safety features such as the back up camera, forward collision warning and blind spot warning. Another safety concerns is the GPS navigation is no longer function because of the AP4 failure. Navigation is critical in the Tesla ecosystem in order to navigate the charging infrastructure to maintain a charge during road trips. Tesla has admitted to the issue but has done nothing to fix it. I have attached screen …
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Owner report 11631016 · 2024-12-16 (December 16, 2024)
The camera and GPS failed with 3 weeks of taking possession of this new lease. After several days in the shop, TESLA informed me THE MAIN computer was broken and needed to be replaced, but it was back ordered. They asked me to reopen their loaner and drive this defective car, until the computer comes in.
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Owner report 11631176 · 2024-12-17 (December 17, 2024)
On or around December 1 2024, the **AP4 computer** in my 2025 Tesla Model Y shorted out, causing a **complete failure** of all systems controlled by this computer. The following safety-critical and driver-assist features have become **non-functional**: 1. **Cruise Control** (adaptive or otherwise) 2. **Forward Collision Warning** 3. **Lane Departure Warning** 4. **Lane Keeping Assistance** 5. **Blind Spot Warning** 6. **Parking Collision Warning** 7. **Full Self-Driving** and **Auto Park** features 8. **Cameras** required for Autopilot functio…
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Owner report 11631360 · 2024-12-18 (December 18, 2024)
Tesla has told me the AP4 computer has failed in my car which has resulted in them having to replace it. I had this issue start right around December 7, 2024. I scheduled the soonest appointment available for December 24, 2024 however Tesla contacted me and moved my appointment because they stated that the part was unavailable at this time and should be delivered by January 24, 2025. Not offering me a rental or anything on my brand new 2025 Tesla. It has just under 1,000 miles on it and have the car since November 8, 2024. This issue impacts: e…
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Owner report 11631362 · 2024-12-18 (December 18, 2024)
Here is my draft: Vehicle Information: • Make: Tesla • Model: Model Y • Year: 2025 Description of the Problem: After a software update pushed by Tesla, the AP4 computer in my 2024 Tesla Model Y shorted out, causing a complete failure of all systems controlled by this computer. The following safety-critical and driver-assist features have become non-functional: 1.Cruise Control (adaptive or otherwise) 2.Forward Collision Warning 3.Lane Departure Warning 4.Lane Keeping Assistance 5.Blind Spot Warning 6.Parking Collision Warning 7.Fu…
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Owner report 11631531 · 2024-12-18 (December 18, 2024)
Once you start driving in the rain the horn start loosing volume intensity until it basically it becomes so quiet no one can hear it. This is a safety issue and i've read on line of many peoplehavi g the same issue on their Teslas. A recall shoukd be imposed on Tesla immediately.
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Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
24V935000 · Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Reported: 2024-12-17 (December 17, 2024)
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."
Consequence: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
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 record ↗25V002000 · Electrical System | Back Over Prevention:Software
Reported: 2025-01-06 (January 6, 2025)
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."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 record ↗26V315000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2026-05-18 (May 18, 2026)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-19-002.
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