An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles.
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Tesla campaign SB-24-00-003.
One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.
Risk: Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles.
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Components: Seat belts: critical fasteners; Seat belts: rear/other, retractor. Tesla campaign SB-21-20-002.
One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
Risk: An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles.
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Components: Seat belts; Seat belts: critical fasteners. Tesla campaign SB-21-20-001.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations that name the 2019 Tesla Model Y; both are closed. An investigation means NHTSA is reviewing reports of a problem. It is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
Tesla passenger play
Preliminary evaluation PE21023Closed May 26, 2023 (opened Dec 21, 2021)
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE21-023) on December 21, 2021, to evaluate the driver distraction potential and use frequency / circumstances of in-vehiclegame-play…NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Component: Equipment (recreational vehicle/trailer, 120/240 VAC electrical system, receptacle).
Autopilot & first responder scenes
Preliminary evaluation PE21020Closed Jun 8, 2022 (opened Aug 13, 2021)
On August 13, 2021, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE21-020) to assess the performance of Tesla’s Autopilot system… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Component: Electrical system (ADAS).
A preliminary evaluation is NHTSA's first step, to gather information and decide whether to look further. NHTSA lists investigations by make, model and model year only, so one can apply to only some versions of a model, such as one engine; its summary says which.
Defect petitions: requests for an investigation
NHTSA has 1 open defect petition that names the 2019 Tesla Model Y. A defect petition is a request from the public for an investigation, which NHTSA reviews before deciding whether to open one. The petition itself is not an investigation.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP20-001 on the basis that intermittent high electrical current demands on the vehicles' 12VDC systems may… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA listing: MODEL Y. Component: Speed control.
What owners report
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Tesla Model Y yet.
Tesla Model Y recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2019 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2023 Model Y drew the most (976).
Owner complaints
2019: 0 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Tesla Model Y
Model year
Complaints
2019
0
2020
286
2021
1,100
2022
880
2023
1,198
2024
339
2025
115
2026
452
Safety recalls
2019: 3 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Tesla Model Y
Model year
Recalls
2019
3
2020
24
2021
23
2022
20
2023
17
2024
5
2025
3
2026
8
Crash test ratings
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2019 Tesla Model Y.
Questions
Is NHTSA investigating the 2019 Tesla Model Y?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no open investigations for the 2019 Tesla Model Y. It lists 2 closed ones; the most recent closed on May 26, 2023. NHTSA is reviewing 1 defect petition that names it: sudden unintended acceleration (DP23002, opened Jun 29, 2023). A petition asks NHTSA to open an investigation and is not one itself.
How do I check if my Model Y has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Tesla fixes safety recalls for free, often with an over-the-air software update.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: MODEL Y.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.