Vehicle safety record

2019 Tesla Model Y Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2019 Tesla Model Y have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in January 2024 for the instrument cluster / panel.

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NHTSA data checked yesterday

97/100Safety Index

AFar fewer problems than a typical Model Y year, for its age

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 3
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

2019 Tesla Model Y recalls 3

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Electrical system: instrument cluster / panel

24V051000Jan 30, 20242,193,869 vehicles affected

Over-the-air fix

The problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Seat belts

21V389000May 25, 20215,530 vehicles affected

The problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
The risk: An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.

Seat belts: retractor

21V388000May 25, 20212,166 vehicles affected

The problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.
The risk: Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002.

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No complaints about the 2019 Tesla Model Y yet

No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.

Tesla Model Y: every year compared

02019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Top problem	Grade
2023	0	17	0	-	C
2022	0	20	0	-	C
2021	0	23	0	-	C
2020	285	24	48	Driver assistance	F
2019	0	3	0	-	A

All Model Y years

2019 Tesla Model Y vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2019 Tesla Model Y	0	3	0	A
2019 Tesla Model 3	623	22	61	C	Compare
2019 Nissan Leaf	261	5	4	F	Compare
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV	179	6	2	D	Compare
2019 Tesla Model S	0	10	0	B	Compare
2019 Tesla Model X	0	8	0	B	Compare
2019 Tesla Model X 60D	73	0	10	B	Compare
2019 Tesla Model X 75D	73	0	10	B	Compare
2019 Tesla Model X 90D	73	0	10	B	Compare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

Questions about the 2019 Tesla Model Y

Does the 2019 Tesla Model Y have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Tesla Model Y: instrument cluster / panel (January 2024); seat belts (May 2021); retractor (May 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 2019 Tesla Model Y had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2019 Tesla Model Y a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 97 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Tesla Model Y year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Tesla Model Y years have the most complaints?

2020 (285), 2025 (116), 2027 (4). See every Tesla Model Y year compared.

What should I do if my 2019 Tesla Model Y has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data