2025 Tesla Model Y: Problems & Reliability
SOLID2025 Tesla Model Y: SOLID — 110 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~1 year on the road; top issue: forward collision avoidance (50 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2025 is 0.36, where 1.00 is a typical Model Y year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road. That is in best territory, but the year isn't eligible for best (too new, or a confirmed issue overlaps it), so it rates solid. 43% of its complaints are severe — a 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
110
NHTSA complaints
0.36
Verdict score (1.00 = typical Model Y year)
7
Service bulletins
3
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2025 Tesla Model Y problems
Forward collision avoidance is the clear leader, named in 45% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2025 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 50 | 45% |
| Unknown or other | 27 | 25% |
| Lane departure | 22 | 20% |
| Electrical system | 20 | 18% |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 15 | 14% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2025 Tesla Model Y recalls
3 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2025, reported between Dec 17, 2024 and May 19, 2026.
2025 Tesla Model Y service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 7 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2025 — fewer than the 69 of the median Model Y year from 2019 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover suspension (3), structure (1), electrical system (1). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2025 vs. the year before and after
From the 2024 to the 2025, owner complaints fell by more than half (338 → 110) — an improvement. The 2026 that followed fell by more than half (110 → 1), so the 2026 has the lighter record so far. The 2026 is still new, so its count will keep growing.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model Y | SOLID | 338 | 57 | 5 | — |
| 2025 (this page) | SOLID | 110 | 7 | 3 | — |
| 2026 | — | 1 | 7 | 8 | — |
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 2025 Tesla Model Y
Forward collision avoidance (50 complaints on the 2025): ask about false automatic-braking events and look for driver-assist warning messages.
Lane departure (22 complaints on the 2025): on the test drive, check that lane-keeping assist neither pulls unexpectedly nor throws warnings.
Electrical system (20 complaints on the 2025): 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 (15 complaints on the 2025): shift into reverse several times and make sure the camera image comes up quickly and clearly.
Service brakes (15 complaints on the 2025): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Recalls: confirm all 3 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Tesla Model Y reliable?
2025 Tesla Model Y: SOLID — 110 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~1 year on the road; top issue: forward collision avoidance (50 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2025 is 0.36, where 1.00 is a typical Model Y year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road. That is in best territory, but the year isn't eligible for best (too new, or a confirmed issue overlaps it), so it rates solid.
What are the most common 2025 Tesla Model Y problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2025 Tesla Model Y are forward collision avoidance (50, 45%), unknown or other (27, 25%), lane departure (22, 20%). The manufacturer has 7 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Model Y have?
3 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2025 Tesla Model Y, most recently 26V315000 (May 19, 2026, equipment); 25V002000 (Jan 7, 2025, backup camera / back-over prevention); 24V935000 (Dec 17, 2024, tires). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2025 Tesla Model Y before buying?
Decode the VIN free at carwhere.com/tools/vin-decoder to confirm the build, then run the $9.99 CarWhere Full VIN Report for the exact VIN — recall, complaint, and service-bulletin record for this model year, the original window sticker where the manufacturer publishes one, and a market price check from verified buyers. One-time purchase, no subscription.
Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2025 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.