2024 Tesla Model Y: Problems & Reliability
SOLID2024 Tesla Model Y: SOLID — 383 owner complaints, 1.0× the Model Y median year by raw count; top issue: forward collision avoidance (142 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2024 is 0.90, where 1.00 is a typical Model Y year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25). Most complaints are about non-critical systems; only 34% are severe (crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system).
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2019–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
383
NHTSA complaints
1.0×
vs. median Model Y year
57
Service bulletins
5
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2024 Tesla Model Y problems
Forward collision avoidance is the clear leader, named in 37% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2024 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 142 | 37% |
| Electrical system | 75 | 20% |
| Unknown or other | 70 | 18% |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 62 | 16% |
| Lane departure | 56 | 15% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2024 Tesla Model Y recalls
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2024, reported between Jan 30, 2024 and Jan 7, 2025.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 25V002000 | Jan 7, 2025 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Software |
| 24V935000 | Dec 17, 2024 | Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems |
| 24V886000 | Nov 22, 2024 | Seats › Front assembly › Recliner |
| 24V554000 | Jul 24, 2024 | Latches, locks & linkages › Hood › Latch |
| 24V051000 | Jan 30, 2024 | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
2024 Tesla Model Y service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 57 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2024 — close to the 69 of the median Model Y year from 2019 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (5), fuel / propulsion system (1), structure (1). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2024 vs. the year before and after
From the 2023 to the 2024, owner complaints fell by more than half (1,479 → 383) — an improvement. The 2025 that followed fell by more than half (383 → 110), so the 2025 has the lighter record so far. The 2025 is still new, so its count will keep growing.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Model Y | AVOID | 1,479 | 90 | 17 | — |
| 2024 (this page) | SOLID | 383 | 57 | 5 | — |
| 2025 Model Y | SOLID | 110 | 7 | 3 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Tesla Model Y years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2024 Tesla Model Y
Forward collision avoidance (142 complaints on the 2024): ask about false automatic-braking events and look for driver-assist warning messages.
Electrical system (75 complaints on the 2024): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Backup camera / back-over prevention (62 complaints on the 2024): shift into reverse several times and make sure the camera image comes up quickly and clearly.
Lane departure (56 complaints on the 2024): on the test drive, check that lane-keeping assist neither pulls unexpectedly nor throws warnings.
Speed control / throttle (43 complaints on the 2024): check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
Recalls: confirm all 5 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2024 Tesla Model Y reliable?
2024 Tesla Model Y: SOLID — 383 owner complaints, 1.0× the Model Y median year by raw count; top issue: forward collision avoidance (142 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2024 is 0.90, where 1.00 is a typical Model Y year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25).
What are the most common 2024 Tesla Model Y problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2024 Tesla Model Y are forward collision avoidance (142, 37%), electrical system (75, 20%), unknown or other (70, 18%). The manufacturer has 57 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have?
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, most recently 25V002000 (Jan 7, 2025, backup camera / back-over prevention); 24V935000 (Dec 17, 2024, tires); 24V886000 (Nov 22, 2024, seats). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2024 Tesla Model Y before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2024 Tesla Model Y come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.