NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Tesla Model Y Safety Ratings
The 2024 Tesla Model Y scores 91 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 5 recalls, and 288 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Tesla Model Y secured 5-star ratings in every NHTSA crash-test category, a strong performance that underpins its 91/100 score on the NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in the Exceptional band. However, this otherwise robust safety profile is tempered by five distinct recall campaigns and a defect-record subscore of 10.5/20.
The 2024 Tesla Model Y earned a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100 (Exceptional) and a 5-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating across all tested categories, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Tesla Model Y ranks 28 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 91 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 7.9% |
| Recalls on file | 5 |
| Owner complaints | 288 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 28 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
The 2024 model year represents a meaningful upward step for the Model Y in MotorCaliber's Safety Index, climbing eight points from the 2023 score of 83/100 (Strong band) to 91/100 (Exceptional band). That jump is driven largely by the crash-protection component, which reached the maximum 70/70, reflecting the vehicle's perfect five-star sweep across all NHTSA-tested crash categories. Avoidance technology also scored a full 10/10, consistent with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all being standard equipment on this model year. The area that holds the 2024 back from a higher overall score is the defect record, which contributes only 10.5 of a possible 20 points. That lower subscore corresponds directly to the five recall campaigns active for this year, touching the seat recliner weld, the hood latch, back-over prevention software, tire pressure monitoring, and the instrument cluster. The seat recliner recall is specific to 2024 Model Y units and involves a weld that may fail on the front seat back, making it the most structurally notable campaign of the five. The 288 unverified owner complaints, with a high concentration around collision avoidance and back-over prevention systems, mirror two of the active recall categories, a pattern worth noting for prospective buyers.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Tesla Model Y perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Tesla Model Y achieved a perfect 5 star rating in every NHTSA crash test category. Its overall rating stands at 5 out of 5 stars, matched by its performance in frontal and side impact assessments. The Model Y also earned 5 stars in rollover protection, with an 8 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test. No category received less than a 5 star rating.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19951
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Tesla Model Y have any recalls?
Five recall campaigns cover this model year. Components addressed include back-over prevention software, tire pressure monitoring, front seat recliner welds (a structural concern specific to 2024 Model Y), hood latch assemblies, and the instrument cluster electrical system. Three campaigns were resolved via over-the-air software fixes; the seat recliner and back-over prevention campaigns should be verified by VIN for remedy completion. No park-outside or do-not-drive order appears in the data.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V002000
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall
Reported 2025-01-07
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS24V935000
Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
Reported 2024-12-17
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER24V886000
Risk: The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-004.
Reported 2024-11-22
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH24V554000
Risk: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
Reported 2024-07-24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL24V051000
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Reported 2024-01-30
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
Owners have filed 288 unverified complaints with NHTSA, alleging 62 crashes and 54 injuries. The most frequently alleged problem components are Forward Collision Avoidance (110 reports), Back Over Prevention (60), and Electrical System (55). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
288 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
The 2024 Tesla Model Y's recall record suggests caution, particularly regarding the seat recliner weld repair and the back-over prevention software update. These critical safety items warrant a VIN lookup through NHTSA to confirm completion. Additional over-the-air campaigns for the hood latch, tire pressure monitoring system, and instrument cluster may also require verification, as their application is dependent on the vehicle's service history.
- The 2024 model year Safety Index of 91/100 is eight points higher than the 2023 Model Y's score of 83/100, a band-level improvement from Strong to Exceptional driven by a perfect 70/70 crash-protection subscore.
- A recall specific to 2024 Model Y units covers a potentially failing weld on the front seat recliner mechanism, a structural issue that does not apply to prior model years and requires a physical remedy, not a software fix.
- Three of the five recall campaigns were addressed via over-the-air software updates, covering the hood latch, tire pressure monitoring system, and instrument cluster electrical system, but remedy completion depends on whether the vehicle received the updates under prior ownership.
- Owner-reported complaints to NHTSA total 288 unverified allegations, with Forward Collision Avoidance (110 reports) and Back Over Prevention (60 reports) as the top two components, categories that overlap directly with two of the five active recall campaigns for this year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Tesla Model Y places
The 2024 Tesla Model Y qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Tesla Model Y safety questions
Was the 2024 Tesla Model Y crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Tesla Model Y, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Tesla Model Y crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Tesla Model Y earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 7.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Tesla Model Y. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 288 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Tesla Model Y. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Model Y years
Rivals in SUV (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19951), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Tesla Model Y 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 28 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.