2021 Tesla Model Y problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 2,077 NHTSA owner complaints, 0 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles.
58
/ 100
Moderate risk
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 2,077 NHTSA complaints on file-30
- Crash / fire reports — 170 crash reports and 12 fire reports among complaints-15
- Injuries / fatalities — 50 injuries and 8 deaths reported-7
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE560 reports
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE146 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE140 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER128 reports
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE88 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM71 reports
- SUSPENSION64 reports
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE62 reports
- STEERING54 reports
- SEAT BELTS38 reports
Recalls (0)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Crash-test ratings
2021 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat SUV AWD Early Release
5/5 overall
Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 5/5
2021 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat SUV RWD Early Release
5/5 overall
Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 5/5
2021 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat SUV AWD Later Release
5/5 overall
Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 5/5
2021 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat SUV AWD Later Release
5/5 overall
Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 5/5
2021 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat SUV AWD Early Release
5/5 overall
Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 5/5
2021 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat SUV RWD Later Release
5/5 overall
Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 5/5
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