2021 Tesla Model Y: recalls and problems
No recalls and 1,077 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.
Recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Tesla Model Y. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.
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What owners report
Shortly after i purchased and activated tesla full self-driving (supervised), my vehicle's driver-assistance system stopped functioning. autopilot and fsd became unavailable, the vehicle cameras stopped functioning properly, gps/navigation positioning stopped functioning properly, and the vehicle could no longer communicate normally with the driver assistance system (das). service mode testing showed das ethernet com
On september 23, 2026, the vehicle was being driven at low speed when the driver experienced sudden and unexpected acceleration. the vehicle rapidly accelerated and a collision occurred. the driver reports that she did not intentionally accelerate the vehicle to this degree. vehicle data and the event data recorder (edr) were subsequently obtained. the data records the vehicle accelerating from approximately 0 mph t
My vehicle falls within the 2021–2023 model y population identified in nhtsa preliminary evaluation pe26-006. the vehicle is a 2021 model y and current mileage is 73,350 miles. i am experiencing progressively worsening front suspension squeaking/creaking when turning the steering wheel in either direction, which can now be heard both inside and outside the vehicle. the vehicle also feels noticeably bouncier than no
The tesla will randomly when the adaptive cruise control is engaged brake from highway speeds down to 30mph. this happens when you go by off ramps and at some intersections on the highway. 1) at the intersection of [xxx] and [xxx] in [xxx] it happens sometimes especially if there is a vehicle next to you 2) at the intersection of [xxx] and [xxx] 3) off ramp on [xxx] and [xxx]. these are the places that it happens th
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering MODEL Y 5-SEAT, MODEL Y 5-SEAT, MODEL Y 7-SEAT. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.