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2025 Tesla Model Y Problems: 6 Known Issues

2025 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Tesla Model Y has 6 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are Hood Latch Switch Deformation — No 'Hood Open' Warning, Frunk Can Fly Open While Driving and FSD Degraded-Visibility Detection Defect — NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA26002. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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  • Electrical2
  • Recalls35
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On the 2024-2026 Tesla Model Y, nHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation upgraded its Full Self-Driving probe to an Engineering Analysis (EA26002) on March 18, 2026, covering roughly 3.2 million FSD-equipped Teslas including 2020-2026 Model Y. The alleged defect is in the FSD degradation-detection system: when roadway visibility is reduced by sun glare, fog, dust or other airborne obstructions, the system may fail to detect the degraded condition or warn the driver in time to take over, and may lose track of — or never detect — a lead vehicle. NHTSA cited nine crashes tied to the condition, including one fatality and two injury crashes, with six additional incidents under analysis. An Engineering Analysis is the last procedural step before the agency can demand a recall. A separate probe covering roughly 2.88 million vehicles concerns FSD-induced traffic-law violations such as wrong-lane entries and driving straight through turn-only lanes. Owner complaints on 2025 Model Y independently describe FSD steering into barriers and guardrails and failing to recognize signals and stop signs.

Common Symptoms

  • FSD fails to slow for a lead vehicle in glare, fog or dust
  • Abrupt FSD disengagement with too little time to react
  • Vehicle steers toward barriers, guardrails or the wrong lane
  • Missed traffic signals, stop signs or turn-lane markings

How to Fix

Treat FSD as a driver-assist system requiring hands-on, eyes-up supervision at all times — especially into low sun, in fog, in blowing dust, and on wet night roads where lane markings wash out. Disengage proactively when entering glare or low-visibility conditions rather than waiting for the car to hand control back. Keep the windshield and camera surfaces clean, since the pillar and forward camera views feed the same perception stack. Watch for an NHTSA-mandated remedy: check the VIN periodically against Tesla's recall page and NHTSA's recall lookup, and install FSD software updates promptly, as any remedy will most likely arrive as an over-the-air update.

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On the 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y, nHTSA complaints on the 2025 Model Y show a persistent cluster of forward-collision-avoidance failures separate from FSD steering behavior: the vehicle applies hard automatic braking on clear, open road with no obstacle present, most often near overpasses, shadows, oncoming traffic on curves and roadside signage. Owners report the deceleration is severe enough to create a rear-end risk from following traffic. A recurring aggravating factor in the complaints is that the AEB setting cannot be permanently turned off — any reduction or disabling of the setting resets to the default at the start of each drive, so an owner who has experienced repeated false events cannot durably opt out. A smaller subset of the same complaint group reports the opposite failure, with AEB not engaging when a collision was imminent.

Common Symptoms

  • Sudden hard braking with no vehicle or obstacle ahead
  • Repeated false forward-collision warnings on open road
  • AEB setting reverts to default at the start of every drive
  • Occasional failure of AEB to engage when a collision is imminent

How to Fix

Document each event with date, time, road and the resulting deceleration, and file a complaint at NHTSA so the pattern is on record. Report it to Tesla service via the app so a diagnostic snapshot is pulled — logs sometimes identify a specific camera or radar-fusion input triggering the event. Keep the forward camera area of the windshield and the pillar cameras clean and unobstructed, and have the cameras recalibrated after any windshield replacement, since a miscalibrated forward camera is a known amplifier of false activations. Increase following distance and be aware that the setting will revert on each new drive, so re-check the Autopilot settings screen if you rely on a reduced setting.

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On the 2020-2025 Tesla Model Y, software release 2024.38.3 introduced a defect on 2020-2025 Model Y (and 2017-2025 Model 3, 2024 Cybertruck) vehicles in which the tire pressure monitoring system warning telltale would reset when the vehicle was powered down or went to sleep between drives. As a result, the low-tire-pressure warning light did not remain illuminated across drive cycles as required by FMVSS 138, so a driver could begin a new trip unaware that a tire was still under-inflated. The recall covers approximately 694,000 vehicles.

Common Symptoms

  • Low tire pressure warning light disappears after the car sleeps or powers down
  • TPMS telltale not illuminated at start of a new drive despite low pressure
  • No persistent under-inflation warning between trips

How to Fix

Tesla pushed a free over-the-air firmware update (release 2024.38.7, 2024.38.10, 2024.40 or later, excluding 2024.44/2024.44.1) that restores compliant TPMS telltale behavior so the warning persists between drives. No service visit is needed.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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On the 2024-2025 Tesla Model Y, the front hood (frunk) latch assembly contains a small latch switch that can deform in service. Once deformed, the vehicle no longer detects that the hood is unlatched, so no 'hood open' warning is shown on the touchscreen. A driver who closes the frunk incompletely gets no alert, and the hood can then fully open at speed, blocking forward vision and in some reported cases shattering the windshield. NHTSA recall 24V554000 covers 2020-2024 Model Y (plus 2021-2024 Model 3/S/X) for this defect; the latches were supplied by Magna Closures. Complaints of the hood suddenly opening at highway speed with no prior warning continue on 2025 Model Y vehicles outside the recall population, including reports that the secondary mechanical safety catch failed to hold.

Common Symptoms

  • No 'hood open' warning on the touchscreen when the frunk is not fully latched
  • Frunk pops up to the safety catch while driving
  • Hood flies fully open at speed, blocking the windshield
  • False or missing frunk status in the vehicle UI

How to Fix

Confirm the vehicle has firmware 2024.20.3 or later — the recall remedy is an over-the-air software update that adds improved logic for detecting the deformed switch and raises an 'open hood' warning on the UI. Check the VIN against recall 24V554000 on the Tesla account page or the NHTSA recall lookup. Regardless of software state, physically confirm the frunk is latched by pressing down firmly on the leading edge of the hood until it seats — do not rely solely on the touchscreen indicator. If the hood ever pops to the safety-catch position on its own, or the touchscreen shows the hood open when it is closed, book service to have the latch assembly inspected and replaced rather than just re-flashing software.

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On the 2023-2025 Tesla Model Y, on certain 2023-2025 Model Y (and 2023-2025 Model X, 2024-2025 Model 3/S) vehicles, the vehicle's computer (infotainment/MCU) circuit board can short due to a reverse-current condition on startup. When this happens, the rearview camera image fails to appear when the driver shifts into reverse, leaving a blank screen and forcing reliance on mirrors and shoulder checks — a violation of FMVSS 111 rear-visibility requirements. Tesla discovered the issue in November 2024 after a rising number of warranty computer replacements for shorted boards. The recall covers more than 239,000 vehicles.

Common Symptoms

  • Blank/black rearview camera screen when shifting into reverse
  • Backup camera not displaying image
  • Center touchscreen or computer behaving abnormally before failure
  • Increased warranty computer (MCU) replacements

How to Fix

Tesla released free over-the-air software updates (versions 2024.44.25.3 and 2024.45.25.6 or later) that change the power-up sequence to prevent the circuit board / power components from shorting. Any vehicle whose computer already shorted before the update is given a free replacement computer under warranty.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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On the 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y, the 2025-2026 'Juniper' refresh re-added a physical turn-signal stalk after the steering-wheel haptic buttons proved unpopular, but owners report the new stalk is unreliable. It frequently will not 'hold' a continuous signal — many drivers report only about three blink cycles before it cancels, requiring repeated re-pressing or holding the stalk through a turn. The stalk lacks the traditional detented second click that latches the signal on, and owners on Tesla forums describe it as flimsy/cheap-feeling and counter-intuitive, a genuine safety annoyance because signals stop mid-maneuver. This is a design/usability defect rather than a recall.

Common Symptoms

  • Turn signal cancels after only a few blinks
  • Stalk will not hold a continuous signal during a turn
  • Driver must hold or repeatedly press the stalk
  • Stalk feels flimsy or cheap

How to Fix

No official recall or fix. Tesla has adjusted behavior through software in some builds; a firm but quick flick is reported to latch it more reliably. Owners frustrated with the operation can raise a service ticket, though Tesla generally treats this as designed behavior. Aftermarket stalk-feel guides and software updates may improve reliability over time.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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NHTSA Recalls35 recalls

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Campaign #25V35900030/05/2025

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.

Campaign #25V41000018/06/2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.

Campaign #25V49000028/07/2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Tesla Model Y problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Tesla Model Y has 6 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Hood Latch Switch Deformation — No 'Hood Open' Warning, Frunk Can Fly Open While Driving, FSD Degraded-Visibility Detection Defect — NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA26002, Automatic Emergency Braking False Activation (Phantom Braking) That Cannot Be Permanently Disabled. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Tesla Model Y reliable?

The 2025 Tesla Model Y has 6 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Hood Latch Switch Deformation — No 'Hood Open' Warning, Frunk Can Fly Open While Driving and FSD Degraded-Visibility Detection Defect — NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA26002. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Tesla Model Y problems?

Repair costs for known Tesla Model Y issues range from $0 to $0, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2024-2025 Tesla Model Y Hood Latch Switch Deformation — No 'Hood Open' Warning, Frunk Can Fly Open While Driving?

The front hood (frunk) latch assembly contains a small latch switch that can deform in service. Once deformed, the vehicle no longer detects that the hood is unlatched, so no 'hood open' warning is shown on the touchscreen. A driver who closes the frunk incompletely gets no alert… Severity: high.

What is the 2024-2026 Tesla Model Y FSD Degraded-Visibility Detection Defect — NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA26002?

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation upgraded its Full Self-Driving probe to an Engineering Analysis (EA26002) on March 18, 2026, covering roughly 3.2 million FSD-equipped Teslas including 2020-2026 Model Y. The alleged defect is in the FSD degradation-detection system: when r… Severity: high.

Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

Data compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, automotive forums, and AI-assisted research. No aggregated owner-report counts available for this vehicle yet.

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."

Campaign #26V44500007/07/2026

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Campaign #26V50700005/08/2026

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What is the 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y Automatic Emergency Braking False Activation (Phantom Braking) That Cannot Be Permanently Disabled?

NHTSA complaints on the 2025 Model Y show a persistent cluster of forward-collision-avoidance failures separate from FSD steering behavior: the vehicle applies hard automatic braking on clear, open road with no obstacle present, most often near overpasses, shadows, oncoming traff… Severity: medium.

What is the 2023-2025 Tesla Model Y Rearview/Backup Camera Image Loss From Shorted Computer Circuit Board (Recall 25V002 / SB-25-00-001)?

On certain 2023-2025 Model Y (and 2023-2025 Model X, 2024-2025 Model 3/S) vehicles, the vehicle's computer (infotainment/MCU) circuit board can short due to a reverse-current condition on startup. When this happens, the rearview camera image fails to appear when the driver shifts… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.

What is the 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y Refreshed (Juniper) Model Y Turn-Signal Stalk Fails to Latch / Cancels Early?

The 2025-2026 'Juniper' refresh re-added a physical turn-signal stalk after the steering-wheel haptic buttons proved unpopular, but owners report the new stalk is unreliable. It frequently will not 'hold' a continuous signal — many drivers report only about three blink cycles bef… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: low.

What is the 2020-2025 Tesla Model Y TPMS Warning Light Resets Between Drives, Failing to Warn of Low Tire Pressure (Recall 24V935)?

Software release 2024.38.3 introduced a defect on 2020-2025 Model Y (and 2017-2025 Model 3, 2024 Cybertruck) vehicles in which the tire pressure monitoring system warning telltale would reset when the vehicle was powered down or went to sleep between drives. As a result, the low-… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: low.