Tesla Model Y RWD
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specs.g_range_efficiency
specs.range260 mi
specs.city_mpg MPGe128
specs.highway_mpg MPGe112
specs.combined_mpg MPGe120
specs.annual_fuel_cost$650
specs.ghg_score10 / 10
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specs.fuel_typeElectricity
specs.drivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
specs.transmissionAutomatic (A1)
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specs.vehicle_classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2×2

specs.data_sourced_from FuelEconomy.gov (specs.energy_dept)

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TESLA MODEL Y 2024 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
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Vehicle: 2024 Tesla Model Y Date of Incident: XXX Location: Southbound XXX Express Lanes near the [XXX]/[XXX] exit split in [XXX]. At the time of the incident, Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised was engaged. I was traveling in the Express Lanes and intended to remain in the Express Lanes. I was not attempting to take any exit. As the roadway approached a lane split/gore area, the vehicle began steering toward the striped boom barriers that prevent drivers from going into oncoming traffic, rather than remaining in the travel lane. There were not impending impact alerts or lane deviation alerts. There were no unusual weather conditions, and I did not observe any road conditions that would have made the lane path unclear to a human driver. As soon as I saw the vehicle veering into the boom barriers, I intervened by taking control of the steering wheel. The system disengagement alert/chime occurred only after I took over. Despite my intervention, the vehicle made contact with the boom barrier assembly. The impact caused significant damage to the windshield and driver's side door frame. Glass entered the passenger compartment. My infant child was in the vehicle at the time. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained. Tesla Dashcam footage of the incident was preserved and is available. A claim was opened with Tesla Insurance, and I was advised to submit a vehicle malfunction report for review of vehicle telemetry and FSD operation during the incident. After the collision I maneuvered the vehicle back into its lane, exited the toll highway and parked at a nearby shopping center to assess our injuries the vehicle. While there, another Tesla parked near me, and the driver had experience the same exact situation while his Tesla was in autodrive. I am requesting investigation into whether the vehicle's driver-assistance system improperly tracked toward the boom barriers rather than remaining within the intended travel lane. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL Y 2024 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
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On XXX, at approximately 8:01:49 AM Eastern Time, my 2024 Tesla Model Y (VIN: [XXX]) was operating under Full Self-Driving (FSD) software version 14.3.3 when the system directed the vehicle into the outer wall of my residential garage without driver input. FSD was actively engaged at the time of the incident. The vehicle sustained significant damage to the front bumper fascia and wheel well trim. Additional damage includes a cracked front fog light/corner lens assembly with surrounding fascia stress, also caused by the same incident. The incident also caused paint transfer damage to the garage wall trim. I have preserved dashcam footage documenting the incident, which is consistent with FSD-directed vehicle behavior. I am referencing NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation PE25012 as this incident is consistent with the pattern of uninstructed FSD-directed maneuvers currently under federal investigation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL Y 2024 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
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On the evening of June 3, 2026, while driving on the I-575 Express Lanes in Cobb County, Georgia, the vehicle’s autopilot/driver assistance system malfunctioned and steered the vehicle into the express lane boom barrier. The boom bar struck the windshield, causing catastrophic windshield failure with glass imploding into the cabin. Glass shards covered the driver’s seat, floor, and dashboard. The driver sustained glass puncture wounds to both forearms and forehead, as well as neck, back, and right arm soft tissue injuries. Component failed: Autopilot/ADAS system. Vehicle is available for inspection. Tesla was notified directly at time of incident. Insurance company has been notified. SR-13 filed with Cobb County. No warning lamps or messages appeared prior to the autopilot malfunction. The root cause of the windshield damage was the autopilot system failure, not driver error or external road debris. Photographic documentation of vehicle damage and driver injuries exists.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL Y 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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On XXX, at approximately 5:00 PM, my daughter was operating our 2024 Tesla Model Y on [XXX] near the [XXX] exit in [XXX]. The vehicle suddenly became uncontrollable. According to the driver, the steering wheel appeared to move on its own, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly, braking was ineffective, and the vehicle zig-zagged across multiple lanes of traffic from the far left lane to the far right lane. The vehicle reportedly performed approximately half of a 360-degree spin before control was regained. Several motorists reportedly pulled over after observing the vehicle’s erratic behavior. Tesla Service later inspected the vehicle and advised that no fault was found and that the vehicle was operating within factory specifications. However, no explanation was provided for the loss-of-control event. Due to the seriousness of the incident and the risk of severe injury or death, I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this matter as a potential vehicle safety defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL Y 2024 LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
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I and others have noticed that once UNsubscribed from FSD, lane departure alerts and automatic corrections occur much more often than when subscribed to FSD, even if car is being driven by user. The alerts and corrections happen on almost every drive despite being within normal lane spacing. It feels like this is intentional to push users to subscribe back to FSD. Driving other makes of vehicles does not result in nearly this amount of warnings and corrections. Various online forum post corroborate this behavior. Even if there is an explained reason for it, Tesla does not notify the user of such changes that will happen once unsubscribing from FSD.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
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status.safestatus.fair4 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 72. 53 data points. v3 scoring.
status.uncertainstatus.safe31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 87. 20 data points. v3 scoring.
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