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Tesla · Passenger Car, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)

Model Y

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Model years
20202027
Generation / trim
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Powertrain and fuel economy

Model Y Long Range RWDEV · Automatic (A1)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity
City
144 MPGe
Highway
123 MPGe
Combined
134 MPGe
Model Y Long Range AWDEV · Automatic (A1)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity
City
130 MPGe
Highway
115 MPGe
Combined
123 MPGe
Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)EV · Automatic (A1)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity
City
148 MPGe
Highway
129 MPGe
Combined
138 MPGe
Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels)EV · Automatic (A1)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity
City
142 MPGe
Highway
120 MPGe
Combined
131 MPGe
Model Y Performance AWDEV · Automatic (A1)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity
City
111 MPGe
Highway
100 MPGe
Combined
105 MPGe
Model Y Standard AWDEV · Automatic (A1)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity
City
133 MPGe
Highway
120 MPGe
Combined
127 MPGe

Safety recalls

AIR BAGS · KNEE BOLSTER · STRUCTURE · BODY · BUMPERS26V445000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."

Safety consequence

A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

Reported Jul 7, 2026
EQUIPMENT · OTHER · LABELS26V315000

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."

Safety 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.

Reported May 18, 2026Part 1462927-00-C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · PROPULSION SYSTEM · FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS25V690000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.

Reported Oct 10, 2025Part 1089334-01-K
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · WIRING · EXTERIOR LIGHTING · BACK UP LIGHTS25V658000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will replace the reverse lights and reverse facia harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-011.

Reported Oct 1, 2025Parts 1933900-00-D, 1979444-10-B, 1979445-10-B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · HORN25V490000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.

Safety consequence

An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla service will replace the steering wheel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-17-009.

Reported Jul 28, 2025Part 2003660-00-F, 2003660-00-E
SEATS · CRITICAL FASTENERS25V410000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.

Safety consequence

The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.

Reported Jun 18, 2025Parts 1700040-00-C, 1700041-00-B, 1985858-LH-B, 1985858-RH-A, 2700040-00-A, 2700041-00-A
VISIBILITY · WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · LINKAGES25V359000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Safety consequence

The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.

Reported May 29, 2025Part 2203653-00-A