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2021 Tesla Model Y Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Tesla Model Y has 22 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints filed with federal regulators. Owners whose Model Y has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

NHTSA recall campaigns (22)

Electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving:software
27/01/2022 · 22V037000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle…
Suspension
21/11/2021 · 21V912000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.
Suspension:critical fasteners
25/10/2021 · 21V835000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
Electrical system:software
01/02/2022 · 22V045000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As su…
Seat belts:rear/other:retractor
25/05/2021 · 21V388000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.
Seat belts
25/05/2021 · 21V389000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Model Y been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Model Y has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Tesla Model Y?

Federal complaint records show no significant complaint clusters for the 2021 Tesla Model Y at our last check.

How many recalls does the 2021 Tesla Model Y have?

NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the 2021 Tesla Model Y. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2021 Tesla Model Y a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Model Y has had warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

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All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.