2020 Tesla Model Y: recalls and problems
24 recalls and 279 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.
Most common problems
What owners report
Critical fsd lane change - 2020 tesla model y software 2026.26.6.5 and fsd v14.1 lite changed lanes suddenly and violently at freeway speed while entering an express lane with flexible lane delineators between the express lanes and the freeway. the automation made the lane change at the very last second, narrowly avoiding impact with the plastic posts, and swerving back into the left-most freeway lane. the action of
2020 model y developed a parking-brake/braking system failure. vehicle displayed "steering & braking - parking brake functions degraded/parking brake may not apply or release." this resulted in the vehicle being unable to drive for extended periods of time. tesla diagnosed a rear-right brake caliper failure and quoted approximately $886. tesla acknowledged the condition is not normal wear and tear but declined cove
Loud intermittent clicking in rear and front wheel at slow speeds driver side. likely faulty spline. it's been on going for the past three years.
On june 17, 2026, i experienced a severe and life-threatening entrapment inside my 2020 tesla model y. the incident occurred immediately after i finished charging the vehicle for approximately two hours at a charging station under direct sunlight, which left the car extremely hot. after charging, i drove a short distance, parked, and left the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes. upon my return, my card key failed t
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Tesla Model Y SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Model Y. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.