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Tesla Model Y 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Tesla Model Y: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

283Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
24Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
12Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
93Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems185 complaints

185 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V846000, 22V063000, 22V235000, 24V153000, 26V283000.

Unknown Or Other58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes37 complaints

37 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V387000.

Vehicle Speed Control37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension32 complaints

32 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V709000, 21V835000, 21V912000.

Electrical System28 complaints

28 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V050000, 23V838000, 24V051000, 24V554000.

Steering26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V037000, 23V085000.

Air Bags18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V702000.

Vehicle Structure14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts12 complaints

12 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V388000, 21V389000, 22V045000, 24V376000.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V609000, 22V844000, 26V507000.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

20V609000Reported September 30, 2020 - 2,567 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 2,567 vehicles across all affected models.

20V709000Reported November 17, 2020 - 401 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 401 vehicles across all affected models.

21V387000Reported May 25, 2021 - 5,974 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 5,974 vehicles across all affected models.

21V388000Reported May 25, 2021 - 2,166 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,166 vehicles across all affected models.

21V389000Reported May 25, 2021 - 5,530 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 5,530 vehicles across all affected models.

21V835000Reported October 25, 2021 - 2,791 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,791 vehicles across all affected models.

21V846000Reported October 29, 2021 - 11,728 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 11,728 vehicles across all affected models.

21V912000Reported November 21, 2021 - 826 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 826 vehicles across all affected models.

22V037000Reported January 27, 2022 - 53,822 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 53,822 vehicles across all affected models.

22V045000Reported February 1, 2022 - 817,143 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 817,143 vehicles across all affected models.

22V050000Reported February 2, 2022 - 26,681 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 2, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 26,681 vehicles across all affected models.

22V063000Reported February 4, 2022 - 578,607 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 578,607 vehicles across all affected models.

22V235000Reported April 12, 2022 - 594,894 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 594,894 vehicles across all affected models.

22V702000Reported September 19, 2022 - 1,096,762 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 1,096,762 vehicles across all affected models.

22V844000Reported November 15, 2022 - 321,628 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on November 15, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 321,628 vehicles across all affected models.

23V085000Reported February 15, 2023 - 362,758 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 362,758 vehicles across all affected models.

23V838000Reported December 12, 2023 - 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,031,220 vehicles across all affected models.

24V051000Reported January 30, 2024 - 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 2,193,869 vehicles across all affected models.

24V153000Reported February 27, 2024 - 6,557 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 6,557 vehicles across all affected models.

24V376000Reported May 28, 2024 - 125,233 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 125,233 vehicles across all affected models.

24V554000Reported July 24, 2024 - 1,849,638 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 1,849,638 vehicles across all affected models.

24V935000Reported December 17, 2024 - 696,281 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 696,281 vehicles across all affected models.

26V283000Reported May 4, 2026 - 218,868 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 218,868 vehicles across all affected models.

26V507000Reported August 4, 2026 - 20,349 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 20,349 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ25002Opened August 20, 2025 - Open

Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP22005Opened January 27, 2023 - Closed August 7, 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds. Resulted in recall campaign 22V063000.

DP23001Opened April 7, 2023 - Closed March 18, 2026

Defect Petition Interlock Request. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP23002Opened June 29, 2023 - Open

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA22002Opened June 8, 2022 - Closed April 25, 2024

Autopilot System Driver Controls. Resulted in recall campaign 23V085.

EA26002Opened March 18, 2026 - Open

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21020Opened August 13, 2021 - Closed June 8, 2022

Autopilot & First Responder Scenes. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21023Opened December 21, 2021 - Closed May 26, 2023

Tesla Passenger Play. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24031Opened October 17, 2024 - Closed March 18, 2026

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24033Opened January 6, 2025 - Closed April 3, 2026

Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE25012Opened October 7, 2025 - Open

Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ24009Opened April 25, 2024 - Open

Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202025
202128
202295
202351
202440
202523
202621
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.