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2020 Tesla Model Y Safety Recalls (24)

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, manufacturers are required to remedy safety defects and noncompliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards free of charge. Below are the verified recall campaigns for the 2020 Tesla Model Y.

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NHTSA ID: 22V037000Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

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 ava

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 27/01/2022Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 21V912000Component: SUSPENSION

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separ

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Report Date: 21/11/2021Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 21V835000Component: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 25/10/2021Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 22V045000Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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 w

Safety Consequence / Hazard

The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 01/02/2022Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 20V609000Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error prevents the il

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 30/09/2020Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 21V389000Component: SEAT BELTS

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 th

Safety Consequence / Hazard

An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of inj

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 25/05/2021Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 21V388000Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

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 n

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the ris

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Report Date: 25/05/2021Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 21V387000Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 25/05/2021Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 21V846000Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communic

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 29/10/2021Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 20V709000Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles. The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not been properl

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A detached upper control arm can cause the wheels to lean in or out, decreasing the driver's ability to steer and increa

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 17/11/2020Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 22V050000Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pu

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 02/02/2022Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 22V063000Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played t

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 04/02/2022Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 22V235000Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played t

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 12/04/2022Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 22V702000Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of i

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Report Date: 19/09/2022Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 22V844000Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 15/11/2022Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 23V085000Component: STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD

Safety Consequence / Hazard

FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredi

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 15/02/2023Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 23V838000Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer

Safety Consequence / Hazard

In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operatio

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 12/12/2023Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 24V051000Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read,

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 30/01/2024Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 24V153000Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted t

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 27/02/2024Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 24V376000Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted d

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 28/05/2024Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 24V554000Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unl

Safety Consequence / Hazard

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 24/07/2024Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 24V935000Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 17/12/2024Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 26V283000Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 05/05/2026Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 26V507000Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum ligh

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 05/08/2026Official NHTSA Docket
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