MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Tesla Model Y Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 367 total NHTSA owner complaints and 95 federal recall campaigns for the Tesla Model Y.
Best Model Y Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Model Y Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model Y | 4.9 / 10 | 93(2.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Model Y | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 5 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Model Y | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 17 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Model Y | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 20 | Low Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Model Y | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 23 | Low Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Model Y | 4.7 / 10 | 274(7.2/10k) | 24 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Model Y | 8 / 10 | 00 | 3 | Low Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Model Y | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Model Y | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Model Y | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Model Y | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Model Y | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |