262 of the 3,850 complaints about the Tesla Model Y (6.8%) concern Unspecified or other, making it the model's #5 problem area. That share is 0.8× the Unspecified or other share across all tracked vehicles.
262Complaints · Unspecified or other
6.8%Share of complaints
0.76×vs. all vehicles
72Last 12 months
16.8%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
72 Unspecified or other complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 41 in the 12 months before — up 76%.
44 of these reports (16.8%) describe a crash or fire, with 8 injuries and 1 death mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 26V315000 (2026-05-19, model years 2025 and 2026).
Component that failed & available for inspection? The power window on the passenger-side rear door failed to auto-reverse when it hit an obstruction while closing. It closed with enough force to pinch and injure my child's finger and did not reverse.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-12 · ODI 11763849
During a software update, the vehicle was parked and no key was present inside the car. The car went into neutral and forward through my gate onto oncoming traffic. The car hit a parked car and then came to a stop.
Unspecified or other · 2026-08-17 · ODI 11757481 · Crash
While using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) on El Camino Real in San Bruno, California, my Model Y approached the vehicle ahead dangerously closely before abruptly braking to a stop. I did not initiate the braking.
Unspecified or other · 2026-10-10 · ODI 11770372
I have a Tesla model Y 2021 still under manufactures warranty. I received holes in radiator for cooling system from road debris ( small pebbles and dirt.).
Unspecified or other · 2026-10-06 · ODI 11769202
The full self driving feature on highways serves within the lane, getting close from line to line similar to how an impaired driver would drive
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-29 · ODI 11767701
When in Full Self Drive (FSD), the car turns (every time) west on [XXX] in [XXX] when existing the XXX High School front driveway ([XXX]).
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-29 · ODI 11767855
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Campaign 26V315000 · 2026-05-19 · Model years: 2025, 2026
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."
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.
