The most-reported Model Y run is 5YJYGDEE6LF (2020 builds) with 32 complaints, 5.8× the typical run. Forward collision avoidance problems make up 28% of reports; NHTSA lists 43 recall campaigns for Model Y model years 2020–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Tesla Model Y has 124 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 18% of every Model Y complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5YJYGDEE6LF•••••• | 2020 | 3 | — | |
| 5YJYGDEE5LF•••••• | 2020 | 3 | — | |
| 5YJYGDEE7LF•••••• | 2020 | 4 | — | |
| 5YJYGDEE0LF•••••• | 2020 | 4 | — | |
| 5YJYGDEE2LF•••••• | 2020 | 5 | — | |
| 5YJYGDEE8LF•••••• | 2020 | 2 | — | |
| 5YJYGDEE9LF•••••• | 2020 | 3 | — | |
| 5YJYGDEE4LF•••••• | 2020 | 5 | — | |
| 5YJYGDEE1LF•••••• | 2020 | 2 | — | |
| 7SAYGDEE7TF•••••• | 2026 | 3 | — | |
| 5YJYGDEEXLF•••••• | 2020 | 2 | — | |
| 5YJYGDEE3LF•••••• | 2020 | 2 | — |
Each of the other 112 Model Y runs has 14 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 665 Model Y VINs so far, most often 2023, 2026, 2024 builds; 16 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 290 | 51 | 57 | |
| 2025 | 106 | 51 | 33 | |
| 2020 | 281 | 22 | 47 |
Heaviest year here is 2020 at 12.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2025 at 2.1. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 28% of everything Tesla Model Y owners report: Forward Collision Avoidance, 237 of 677 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 54 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 | — | |
| Electrical System | 12 | 3 | |
| Lane Departure | 17 | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 22 | — | |
| Steering | 17 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | — | |
| Suspension | 6 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 43 recall campaigns on the Tesla Model Y; the 6 below cover build years 2020 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V935000 | Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2020–2025 |
| 24V051000 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 2020–2024 |
| 24V554000 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 2020–2024 |
| 24V376000 | Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices | 2020–2023 |
| 23V085000 | Steering:automated/adaptive Steering | 2020–2023 |
| 23V838000 | Electrical System:adas:autonomous/self Driving:software | 2020–2023 |
24V935000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2020: 4 years on the road before the recall.
The Model Y against its rivals
The Model Y draws 5.5 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Kia Telluride 4.9 and the Volkswagen Atlas 2.5. That is the highest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 677 | 124 | 20.2% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Kia Telluride | 2,001 | 405 | 1.9% | |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 1,961 | 788 | 1.8% |
How serious were they
Of the 677 reports on the Tesla Model Y, 20.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Tesla Model Y | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 677 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 137 (20.2%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 4 (0.6%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 61 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 248% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Tesla Model Y share of that is 677 complaints over 124 runs, 0.06% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Tesla Model Y VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 677 NHTSA complaints from 124 Model Y runs and 43 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Model Y production run has the most complaints?
5YJYGDEE6LF, a 2020 build, with 32 complaints, 3 of them after a crash. The typical Model Y run has 5.5.
Which Model Y years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 12.8 complaints per run and 2025 lightest at 2.1.
Does the Model Y get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
Yes: 5.5 complaints per production run for the Model Y against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many Model Y complaints involve a crash?
20.2% of 677 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.
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