2024 Tesla Model Y Electrical Problems

Which parts fail

• ADAS › Autonomous/self driving
  7
• ADAS › Autonomous/self driving › Software
  1
• ADAS
  1

Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  982%
• 25k–50k
  19%
• 50k–75k
  00%
• 75k–100k
  00%
• 100k–150k
  19%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2024 Tesla Model Y owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact's daughter was driving at approximately 30 MPH when the vehicle had independently accelerated. The contact said that her daughter drove through an intersection and crashed into another vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into the other vehicle's driver's left front door. The contact stated that her vehicle's front end was crushed, and the other vehicle's driver's side door, driver's side rear wheel, and tailgate were damaged. The contact stated that both vehicles had to be towed. The contact stated that the air bags had deployed in her vehicle. The contact stated she drove her daughter to the hospital. The daughter only had pain in her neck and shoulders; there were no cuts or abrasions. The police arrived and issued an incident report. …

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at 22 MPH in full self-driving mode, the vehicle inadvertently crashed into the rear driver's side of a parked vehicle on the shoulder lane. No warning light was illuminated. The other vehicle was unoccupied. The contact's front passenger side sustained damage. The contact stated that the automatic emergency braking system activated moments before the crash, but it was too late to prevent the collision. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered from cervical strain and rib contusion and received medical attention for the injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and was not deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the I-95 N to 175 W exit ramp, while approaching a traffic light in slow-moving traffic with the self-driving feature engaged, the vehicle failed to slow down as expected. To avoid a crash with the vehicle ahead, the contact veered to the right, leaving the roadway and traveling onto a slope and into the grass, where the vehicle struck a tree branch. There were no warning lights illuminated. A Police report was filed. There were no reported injuries or air bag deployment. The insurance company was notified of the issue. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 19,891.

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was making a right turn out of the parking lot in Full Self-Driving mode at approximately 2-3 MPH, it continued to turn to the right and crashed into a nearby parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries or medical attention needed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that after downloading the software, upon engaging the Auto Pilot, and driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a curb. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 1,024.

On December 2, 2025, my Tesla was charging in the garage of my residence in [redacted] , when a fire appears to have originated in or around the vehicle area. Before the fire, I smelled smoke/burning and also heard popping sounds. The fire spread rapidly and resulted in the destruction of my home, creating an immediate and severe risk to the safety of all occupants and anyone nearby. This incident exposed those present to danger from flames, smoke inhalation, toxic fumes, and structural collapse, and it caused emergency evacuation and displacement. The fire department identified the garage or vehicle area as the origin. The exact component or system that failed is unknown at this time, but the circumstances indicate a possible failure involving the vehicle, charging system, battery system, or related electrical components. …

I am writing to formally report a serious malfunction involving my Tesla vehicle. On my 2024 Tesla model y.I experienced an unexpected accelerator malfunction that caused the vehicle to surge forward uncontrollably. The incident occurred at approximately As I attempted to dive in slowly, the accelerator suddenly malfunctioned and my car creeped in slowly and rapidly increased power without my intention. Despite immediate attempts to brake and regain control, the vehicle continued to accelerate and subsequently collided with a gate, resulting in significant front-end damage. I firmly believe this was due to a mechanical or electronic failure in the vehicle's accelerator or related control systems. The malfunction posed a serious safety hazard and could have resulted in injuries, and this has affected me mentally. …

I'm reaching out to document and summarize an incident that occurred in Sanford, Florida, and to ask for the appropriate next steps and any documentation you may need from me. Incident summary (Sanford, FL - Appaloosa Court - Dec 2, 2025): In the early morning on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (around 5:00-5:15 a.m.), a fire occurred at a residence located on [redacted] . A Tesla located in the garage was reported as being involved, and the fire spread to the garage that totaled the house The vehicle was reportedly charging in the garage when smoke/fire was noticed. Emergency responders (Sanford Fire Department and Sanford Police) responded to the scene. The incident resulted in property damage and at least one injury reported as non-life-threatening (per local reporting). …

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH through a light road mist with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised Mode engaged, a message that the FSD Supervised Mode was running on Degraded Mode due to climatic conditions was displayed. Additionally, an audible warning advising to take over immediately because the FSD was disengaged was sounded. The contact was able to take control of the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving in inclement and rainy weather. Additionally, the contact stated while driving with FSD Supervised Mode and approaching a stopped vehicle, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact took control and was able to stop the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle had accelerated independently. No warning lights were illuminated. On another occasion, while exiting a parking lot the vehicle unintendedly accelerated causing it to crash into a parked vehicle. The vehicle came to a stop partially sideways after it drove over the parked vehicle. The fire department arrived on the scene and safely removed the contact from the vehicle. It was unknown if a police or fire department report was filed. The contact sustained minor bruises on the right arm and sought medical attention a day later. The vehicle was towed to an insurance lot where it remained for further inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Electrical complaints in other Model Y years