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2024 Tesla Model Y Electrical system Problems

Complaints
62about this part
Share
19%of 328 total for the year
Median mileage
16,011miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the electrical system of the 2024 Tesla Model Y, 19% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,011 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The screen continues to not turn on with my Model Y. This is making it a dangerous situation with backing out of my house and while I’m at the store. Additionally, I can’t tell the speed I’m going or if there are any problems with the car while driving. I’ve gone back to Tesla multiple times and they have not figured out what is going on”

NHTSA complaint #11688641, filed 2025-09

“I purchased my Model Y with the Tow Package. We used the trailer for the first time. There was no 12v auxiliary power to the trailer. The 7 pin trailer connection is incomplete. Post purchase, we found Tesla purposely disconnected the 12v accessory power pin when they switched low voltage systems in the 2022 model year rather than add the necessary power reduction part to send 12v power to the trailer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11585704, filed 2024-04

“Vehicle cameras stopped working. Navigation stopped working. Screen also stopped working for a time. Was able to get it back on but it went off multiple times since. If I can't see the screen, I can't tell how fast I'm going to do anything else. Cameras control many of not all of the safety systems. So those are all inoperable. Issue is being reported across multiple forums all over the internet as short in ap4 module.”

NHTSA complaint #11629005, filed 2024-12

“My Tesla Model Y experienced a complete computer failure, rendering all active safety systems inoperable. This included backup cameras, speedometer display brightness, and collision avoidance system. After receiving assistance from Tesla service, the issue was diagnosed as a shorted computer. A computer replacement was performed, resolving the problem. I am submitting this case as a reference for potential investigations.”

NHTSA complaint #11631124, filed 2024-12

“I had my computer replaced (AP4) on the Model Y. After a software update around Nov 13, my computer glitched. The car was drivable, but no functionality (cameras, navigation. Etc). After the computer was replaced it seems fine. Just wanted to report after the fact. Thanks”

NHTSA complaint #11631305, filed 2024-12

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20265713%
20251918%
20246219%
202312511%
202212014%
202115214%
20202810%

Other parts of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Forward collision avoidance
124 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
61 complaintsOther or unknown
56 complaintsLane departure
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 Tesla Model Y

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology