NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Tesla Model Y Safety Ratings
The 2025 Tesla Model Y scores 92 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 3 recalls, and 86 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Tesla Model Y achieved a clean sweep of 5-star ratings in every NHTSA crash-test category, indicating robust federal safety performance. This strong showing is reflected in its NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100, which places the vehicle in the Exceptional band. However, three active recall campaigns and 86 unverified owner complaints temper an otherwise unblemished safety profile.
The 2025 Tesla Model Y received a NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100 and a 5-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating, based on federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Tesla Model Y ranks 44 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 92 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 7.9% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 86 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 44 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Tesla Model Y?
The 2025 Tesla Model Y advances its NHTSA Safety Index one point to 92/100 from the 2024 model's 91/100, both sitting in the Exceptional band. That single-point gain is modest but meaningful: it reflects the same perfect crash-protection score of 70/70 and a full 10/10 for standard avoidance technology, while the defect record component lands at 11.5 out of a possible 20, the one area pulling the score below a ceiling. That 11.5 is directly shaped by this year's three recall campaigns. The certification-label recall is a paperwork-class defect. The back-over prevention software recall and the tire pressure monitoring recall both touch active safety systems, which carry more weight in a safety-focused analysis. The OTA resolution on the TPMS recall is a meaningful detail for buyers: it signals that one of the three campaigns may already be closed out on most vehicles. The 86 unverified owner complaints, with 40 of them pointing at forward collision avoidance, deserve attention given that this system is also the top-rated component in the crash-avoidance score. A pattern of alleged avoidance-system issues sits in tension with the perfect crash-test result and warrants VIN-level scrutiny before purchase.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Tesla Model Y perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Tesla Model Y achieved a clean sweep in its federal crash testing. It earned 5 out of 5 stars in every category rated by NHTSA: overall, frontal crash, side crash, and rollover. This performance includes an 8% rollover risk, with the vehicle showing no tip in dynamic testing. No category for the Model Y remains unrated, and none falls below the maximum 5-star threshold.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20798
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Tesla Model Y have any recalls?
Three recalls cover the 2025 Model Y. The first involves a missing vehicle certification label. The second addresses a computer circuit board issue tied to back-over prevention software. The third, resolved via an over-the-air software fix, concerns the tire pressure monitoring system. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available campaign data.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS26V315000
Risk: Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a certification label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-19-002.
Reported 2026-05-19
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Tesla Model Y?
Owners have filed 86 unverified allegations with NHTSA, including reported incidents involving crashes, injuries, and one alleged fatality. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (40 reports), Electrical System (16), Lane Departure (16), Service Brakes (15), and Back Over Prevention (13). All figures are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
86 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Tesla Model Y?
Two open recalls warrant attention for the 2025 Model Y. The first addresses the vehicle's certification label, a standard compliance issue. More critically, a software campaign related to back-over prevention systems has been issued. Prospective owners should also confirm the application of an over-the-air fix for the tire pressure monitoring system. These safety-related recalls transfer with the vehicle, requiring verification that all necessary remedies have been performed before ownership.
- The 2025 Model Y scores 92/100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, a one-point improvement over the 2024 model's 91/100, with perfect scores in crash protection (70/70) and avoidance technology (10/10).
- Three recalls are attached to this model year, including a back-over prevention software campaign and a tire pressure monitoring system recall that Tesla addressed with an over-the-air fix.
- Unverified owner complaints to NHTSA total 86, with 40 specifically alleging issues with the Forward Collision Avoidance system, the single most-reported component category for this year.
- The defect record sub-score of 11.5/20 is the only component preventing a higher Index, and it is directly tied to the three active recall campaigns unique to this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Tesla Model Y places
The 2025 Tesla Model Y qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Tesla Model Y safety questions
Was the 2025 Tesla Model Y crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Tesla Model Y, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 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 2025 Tesla Model Y crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 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 2025 Tesla Model Y have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Tesla Model Y. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Tesla Model Y?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 86 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 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 (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20798), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Tesla Model Y 2025.
- 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 44 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- 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.