Electric Efficiency
105–120MPGe
All-Electric • 260–320 mi EV Range
NHTSA Complaints
311
72 crash reports • 36 reporting injuries
Safety Recalls
5
5 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
Not Rated / Pending

EPA Fuel Economy & Powertrain Specifications

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by powertrain configuration

Powertrain Group Engine / Drivetrain City MPGe Hwy MPGe Combined MPGe EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Standard Range RWD 100% Electric All-Electric Dual/Single Motor
Automatic (A1) • Rear-Wheel Drive
128.17 112 120.3509 MPGe 260 mi $650 / yr
Long Range RWD 100% Electric All-Electric Dual/Single Motor
Automatic (A1) • Rear-Wheel Drive
127.68 112 120.1129 MPGe 320 mi $650 / yr
Long Range AWD 100% Electric All-Electric Dual/Single Motor
Automatic (A1) • All-Wheel Drive
122.0215–123.2354 111.5799–112.301 117.4468–117.7026 MPGe 308–310 mi $650 / yr
Performance AWD 100% Electric All-Electric Dual/Single Motor
Automatic (A1) • All-Wheel Drive
110.716 98.0386 104.6277 MPGe 279 mi $700 / yr
Electric Range & Charging: The 2024 Tesla Model Y provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 320 miles on a single battery charge.

NHTSA NCAP Crash Test & Safety Ratings

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2024 Tesla Model Y.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Tesla Model Y models.
View complete 2024 Tesla Model Y crash test & safety breakdown →

Reported Problems & Owner Complaints Summary (311)

Summary of 311 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
311
Crash Reports
72
Fire Reports
4
Complaints w/ Injury
36
Total Injuries
57

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Forward Collision Avoidance 26 complaints (3 crashes)
Back Over Prevention / Camera 21 complaints (2 crashes)
Electrical System 21 complaints (5 crashes)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 12 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 12 complaints (3 crashes)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2024 Tesla Model Y problems & component breakdown (96 categories) →

Official Safety Recalls (5)

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V051000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Summary: 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 font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
NHTSA Campaign #24V554000 Active Recall
Affected Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Defect Summary: 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 unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
NHTSA Campaign #24V886000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Defect Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model Y vehicles. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-004.
View all 2024 Tesla Model Y recalls & campaign history (5 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.