2024 Tesla Model Y Health Check: Recalls and Bulletins
The 2024 Tesla Model Y has faced four safety recalls, including issues with front seat welds, hood latches, rearview camera loss, and warning light font size. Additionally, three service bulletins address camera transparency, HVIL alerts, and owner's manual access. No owner complaints or federal…
The 2024 Tesla Model Y has been subject to several safety-related actions, including four recalls and three service bulletins, though no owner complaints or federal investigations have been reported to date. A significant concern involves a front seat weld defect that could compromise occupant safety during a crash. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the known 2024 Tesla Model Y problems, detailing recalls, service bulletins, and what owners should know.
At a glance
The 2024 Tesla Model Y has been involved in four safety recalls concerning critical components like seat welds, hood latches, rearview camera functionality, and instrument cluster warning lights. There are currently no owner complaints or federal investigations recorded for this model year, suggesting that while specific issues have been identified, they have not yet led to widespread owner-reported problems or regulatory scrutiny beyond the recalls.
Recalls
Tesla has issued four distinct recalls affecting the 2024 Model Y, addressing various safety concerns:
One significant recall, NHTSA ID 24V886000, addresses a defect in the front seat assembly. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail. This issue could prevent the seat back from properly restraining an occupant during a crash, significantly increasing the risk of injury.
Another recall, NHTSA ID 24V554000, impacts the hood latch assembly. In certain 2021-2024 Model Y vehicles, the hood latch may fail to detect an unlatched condition. This can lead to the hood opening unexpectedly while driving, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash. This issue is typically resolved with a free software update.
Tesla also issued recall NHTSA ID 25V002000 for certain 2023-2025 Model Y vehicles due to a potential short in the computer circuit board. This can result in a
What Tesla Model Y owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 7 model years.
- 4,325
- Owner complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 146
- Service bulletins
- 588
- Crashes reported
- 26
- Fires reported
- 403
- Injuries reported
The 2024 model year
335 complaints, the 5th most of 7 model years on file. Owners reported 75 crashes, 4 fires and 61 injuries for this year, which also has 5 recalls on file.
Complaints by model year
| 2020 | 283 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,096 | |
| 2022 | 874 | |
| 2023 | 1,194 | |
| 2024 | 335 | |
| 2025 | 109 | |
| 2026 | 434 |
Most-reported systems
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 1,975
- Vehicle Speed Control — 589
- Service Brakes — 576
- Electrical System — 571
- Steering — 490
Latest recalls for the 2024 model year
- 25V002000 — Back Over Prevention (Jan 2025)
- 24V935000 — Tires (Dec 2024)
- 24V886000 — Seats (Nov 2024)
Recent owner reports
I am reporting a potentially serious rear suspension safety defect involving a 2024 Tesla Model Y manufactured in January 2024. On August 22, 2026, during tire service, technicians demonstrated excessive movement of the right-rear wheel while applying torque.
Read owner complaints →I have been rear-ended three times within the past 9 months while using FSD on my 2024 Tesla Model Y. First while obeying a yield sign, second, stopping abruptly for a vehicle making a right turn on red, and yesterday hit by another vehicle backing out of a…
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.