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2019 Tesla Model Y problems, complaints & recalls

Far fewer Too few recent reports to judge

NHTSA has received 0 owner complaints about the 2019 Tesla Model Y, or 0.0 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.00, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Against other Tesla models its rate is 100% lower; against other Electric vehicles it is 100% lower.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Limited data: fewer than 30 complaints, so shares and indexes are unstable.

0Complaints
0.0Complaints per year on the road
0.0Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
0.0%Share involving a crash or fire
0Last 12 months

Analysis

The following model year (2020) drew 41.2 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2019 model collected 0 complaints, 100% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 4 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Sudden Unintended Acceleration” (opened 2023-06-29, still open).

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles0.0
  • vs. other Tesla models0.0
  • vs. other 2019 models0.0
  • vs. other Electric vehicles0.0
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (0)0.0

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 20190.0 per year0.0
  • 202041.2 per year0.98
  • 2021187.9 per year4.47
  • 2022182.7 per year4.34
  • 2023311.4 per year7.4
  • 2024117.4 per year2.79
  • 202557.4 per year1.36

Tesla Model Y problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

No complaints on record yet.

Problem areas: Driver-assist systems · Electrical · Brakes · Steering · Interior & equipment · Wheels, tires & suspension · Body & structure · Airbags & seat belts · Transmission / powertrain · Engine

When complaints were filed

No complaints on record yet.

  • Crashes reported: 0
  • Fires reported: 0
  • Injuries: 0
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr0.0%
  • 1–2 yrs0.0%
  • 2–3 yrs0.0%
  • 3–5 yrs0.0%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

What owners report

No complaints on record yet.

Segment peers · 2019 · Electric vehicles

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2019 Tesla Model Y00.00.0
2019 Tesla Model S324.20.1
2019 Tesla Model X739.50.23
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV17522.80.54
2019 Tesla Model 360879.21.88

Safety recalls (3)

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR Campaign 21V388000 · None

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.

Risk: Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002.

SEAT BELTS Campaign 21V389000 · None

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.

Risk: An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Campaign 24V051000 · None · Over-the-air fix

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."

Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

How to check whether your car has an open recall ›

Investigations

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2019 Tesla Model Y?

0 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Tesla Model Y, or about 0.0 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2019 Tesla Model Y?

No complaints on record yet.

Does the 2019 Tesla Model Y have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year. 4 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Sudden Unintended Acceleration” (opened 2023-06-29, still open).

Is the 2019 Tesla Model Y still generating complaints?

0 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.

How does the 2019 Tesla Model Y compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 0 owner complaints about the 2019 Tesla Model Y, or 0.0 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.00, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Against other Tesla models its rate is 100% lower; against other Electric vehicles it is 100% lower.