Is the 2024 Tesla Model Y a bad year?
337 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Model Y years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model Y are in line with other Model Y years. Collision avoidance stands out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2024 Model Y owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 3,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collision avoidanceSTANDS OUT | 127 (38%) | 1k–6k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 62 (18%) | 1k–19k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Backup cameraSTANDS OUT | 61 (18%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Lane assistSTANDS OUT | 50 (15%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 37 (11%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 27 (8%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Steering | 24 (7%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 17 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 13 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 12 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 10 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 9 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Wheels | 9 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Engine | 8 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 3,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 337 complaints: 75 mention a crash · 4 mention a fire · 38 report an injury · 44 say the car was towed.
111 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2024 Tesla Model Y: 5
The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail. The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened. An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. 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.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Tesla: 45
Repair instructions Tesla sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2024 Tesla Model Y. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
On some Model Y vehicles built before February 28, 2026, the design of the HVAC inlet duct may lead to water ingress into the air filter and/or vehicle interior
On some Model Y vehicles, the rear view mirror upper camera cover is not sufficiently transparent…
On certain Model Y vehicles, the LH and/or RH rear primary body seals might cause wind noise in the cabin
Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies
NHTSA defect investigations: 7
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Neighbouring years
2023 Model Y: 1,197 complaints, keep it · 2025 Model Y: 110 complaints, keep it.
Every Tesla Model Y year
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Questions
Is the 2024 Tesla Model Y a bad year?
337 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Model Y years. At 3,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: collision avoidance (127), electrical system (62), backup camera (61), lane assist (50), speed control (37).
How many recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have?
5 recall campaigns list this model year: Electrical system (NHTSA 25V-002), Tires (NHTSA 24V-935), Seats (NHTSA 24V-886), Latches and locks (NHTSA 24V-554) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.