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The 2026 Tesla Model Y has zero owner defect complaints and 7 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA.

EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 105 to 138 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 294–357 miles across 6 certified vehicle configurations.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 7 official campaigns
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 105 MPGe across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 Tesla Model Y?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 148 MPGe 129 MPGe 138 MPGe 321 mi $550 / yr
Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 142 MPGe 120 MPGe 131 MPGe 303 mi $600 / yr
Model Y Standard AWD 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 133 MPGe 120 MPGe 127 MPGe 294 mi $600 / yr
Model Y Long Range RWD 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 144 MPGe 123 MPGe 134 MPGe 357 mi $550 / yr
Model Y Long Range AWD 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 130 MPGe 115 MPGe 123 MPGe 327 mi $600 / yr
Model Y Performance AWD 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 111 MPGe 100 MPGe 105 MPGe 306 mi $700 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2026 Tesla Model Y provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 357 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 Tesla Model Y?

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

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV BEV AWD 2ND RELEASE 8.6%
SUV BEV AWD EARLY RELEASE 8.6%
SUV BEV RWD 2ND RELEASE 8.9%
SUV BEV RWD EARLY RELEASE 8.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Tesla Model Y models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Tesla Model Y?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

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.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 Tesla Model Y?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V445000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Defect Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.
NHTSA Campaign #26V315000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-19-002.
NHTSA Campaign #25V690000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS

Defect Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 Tesla Model Y

How many safety recalls does the 2026 Tesla Model Y have?

The 2026 Tesla Model Y is associated with 7 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2026 Tesla Model Y?

AutoUtility currently records zero consumer defect complaints on file with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for the 2026 Tesla Model Y.

A zero-complaint record in federal databases reflects submitted owner filings and does not guarantee the absence of mechanical issues.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2026 Tesla Model Y?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2026 Tesla Model Y earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 4 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What is the electric driving range of the 2026 Tesla Model Y?

The all-electric 2026 Tesla Model Y is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 294 to 357 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 138 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.

View EPA range, MPGe and energy cost metrics →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
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.