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2026 Tesla Model Y Recalls & Known Issues

Check recalls and known issues for the 2026 Tesla Model Y. Safety information and reliability rating.

Reliability Overview

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The 2026 Tesla Model Y has documented recalls involving front suspension fasteners and vehicle certification labeling, while owner reports commonly mention driver-assistance behavior, software and camera glitches, suspension noise, and brake concerns. Many software-related problems may be addressed through over-the-air updates, but suspension-related defects can require physical inspection and repair.

Open Recalls (2)

Front Suspension

Certain 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles manufactured from July 26, 2026, through August 4, 2026, may have front suspension lateral-link fasteners that were not properly tightened. The lateral link could loosen or separate from the subframe, shifting wheel alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.

Campaign: 26V558 | Reported: 2026-09-03

Vehicle Certification Label

Certain 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles manufactured from February 25, 2025, through April 21, 2026, may not have been equipped with the required certification label.

Campaign: 26V315 | Reported: 2026-08-11

Known Issues

Full Self-Driving, adaptive cruise, lane-keeping, or emergency lane-departure assistance may behave unexpectedly or steer abruptly

Typical mileage: 0-20,000

high

$0 - $500

Forward-collision warnings, automatic emergency braking, or camera-based driver-assistance functions may activate unexpectedly or become unavailable

Typical mileage: 0-20,000

high

$0 - $1,000

Infotainment screen, Bluetooth, software settings, or backup-camera functions may malfunction

Typical mileage: 0-30,000

medium

$0 - $1,000

Suspension noise, strut or alignment problems, and premature wear associated with suspension components

Typical mileage: 0-40,000

medium

$300 - $2,500

Brake grinding, pulsing, or premature brake wear

Typical mileage: 10,000-50,000

medium

$300 - $1,800

Seat-belt, seat, or interior fit-and-finish problems

Typical mileage: 0-30,000

low

$0 - $1,200

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