2020 Tesla Model Y Lane departure Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 11%of 283 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,600miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the lane departure of the 2020 Tesla Model Y, 11% of the 283 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,600 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car is a 2020 Model Y, delivered on june 27, 2020. This fall, I've had an issue crop up that looks like it's been addressed in the past (at least for models s, x and 3 before march 31, 2019). The problem is that on several occasions (specifically on 11/26/20) while driving on city streets and with humid and cool weather (here in iowa) I've had a report on my display indicating that the b pillar camera is obscured. …”
NHTSA complaint #11378667, filed 2020-12, 4,000 miles“I realized that Model Y 2020 doesn't not have pedestrian warnings speakers even though my car built is from 2020 (between june-august). I took this delivery of Model Y in early first week of september. I am wondering NHTSA mandate this law in september of 2019. Since my car do not have even produced in 2020. I am really concerned about pedestrian popping out from no where. There were some times I almost near miss pedestrians. This mandatory feature could have helped.”
NHTSA complaint #11385146, filed 2020-12, 2 miles“The other day I was stopped at a red light, awaiting green in a left turn only lane. It was a long light and I may have been distracted by a conversation with my passenger. I am 99% certain that I did not have my foot on the brake pedal because I rarely use it now-a-days with regenerative braking and tacc. The green light chimed and I instinctively pushed upward on the right stalk, double checking (in my mind) that I had disabled tacc and autopilot, knowing that I was about to turn left. Unfortunately this 'conditioned' behavior of mine inadvertently put the car in reverse!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11390877, filed 2021-01, 5,200 miles“On a round trip from Albuquerque, NM to Tucson, AZ, we experienced 8-10 instances of phantom braking in our 2020 Tesla Long-Range Model Y. The occurrences happened when the car was in adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance. Highway speed was typically 75 MPH, weather was sunny, and roads were clear. Overall, an unnerving experience!”
NHTSA complaint #11542413, filed 2023-09“I have Tesla’s FSD software that consistently tries to enter closed highway ramps where the flags, lights and barriers are clearly marked as “do not enter”. I have reported this to Tesla a dozen times with no improvement or response. I’m sure there will be retaliation for this but I am sick and tired of swerving to avoid a fatal collision. Too many other safety issues with FSD to document.”
NHTSA complaint #11611310, filed 2024-08Lane departure: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Tesla Model Y
108 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Tesla Model Y
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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