Tesla Model Y recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 7 safety recalls naming the Tesla Model Y, launched from 2021 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Tesla Model Y recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 7
- 2021 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 16 October 2025
- R/2025/422
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Tesla Model Y recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Loss of Reverse Light Recall
R/2025/422, launched 16 October 2025, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles one or both reverse lamps may fail to switch on when the driver selects reverse gear due to a loss of continuity in the rear lamp circuit.
Remedy: Inspect rear lamp housing and wiring harness and repair or replace the defective components as necessary.
Update Vehicle Firmware to Remedy Anti Pinch Feature of Right Front Window
R/2025/350, launched 24 September 2025, 5,777 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles a firmware feature that allowed for high-speed sampling of the right front window motor encoder was not enabled bringing vehicles out of compliance with the relevant regulations for Auto-reversing Requirements.
Remedy: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) update.
Loss of Rearview Camera Display Recall
R/2025/049, launched 28 March 2025. Also covers the Model 3, Model X
Defect: On a small percentage of affected vehicles upon vehicle power up the car computer board may experience a short resulting in the loss of rear view camera functionality .
Remedy: Over the air software update or Car Computer replacement if necessary.
Update Vehicle Software To Rectify EPAS Functionality
R/2025/104, launched 14 March 2025. Also covers the Model 3
Defect: On affected vehicles operating with a software release prior to 2023.38.4 an overvoltage breakdown in the steering rack may overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board. If the overstress condition occurs while the vehicle is driving steering assistance will not be affected and a visual alert will illuminate. Once the vehicle speed comes to a standstill a loss of steering assistance may occur and loss of steering assistance will persist when the vehicle is driven again. Manual steering without steering assistance remains available to the driver.
Remedy: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Update vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour
R/2025/002, launched 31 December 2024. Also covers the Model 3
Defect: On affected vehicles upon detection of a malfunction with the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) the TPMS tell tale does not persist between drive cycles where the vehicle is off or asleep between the drive cycles. Therefore the driver may not be adequately warned of potential under-inflation of the tyres increasing the risk of a collision.
Remedy: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
A LOSS OF LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM SUPPORT MAY CAUSE THE AUDIO SUBSYSTEM TO BE UNAVAILABLE
R/2022/131, launched 19 April 2022, 9,471 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Model 3
Defect: On certain vehicles that are running firmware release 2022.8 and that experience a loss of low voltage system support the audio subsystem may become unavailable including the use of eCall functionality.
Remedy: Firmware release 2022.12.3 or later reverses the power management process introduced in firmware release 2022.8 and maintains eCall audio functionality.
THE FRONT SUSPENSION LATERAL LINK MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED
R/2022/006, launched 24 December 2021, 127 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Model 3
Defect: The front suspension lateral link may be insufficiently torqued.
Remedy: Inspect the connection of both front suspension lateral links to the sub-frame. Replace any related damaged components and ensure correct torque of fastening bolts.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Tesla Model Y, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Tesla dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.