Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Y.
The 2021 Tesla Model Y is an all-electric compact crossover that, despite its advanced powertrain and technology, accumulated 1,035 owner complaints and 22 recalls during its model year, with the most frequent issue reported being the Forward Collision Avoidance system. This places the 2021 Model Y as one of the more problematic years in the vehicle’s reliability history, signaling that early adopters faced significant quality and safety-related challenges.
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Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 187 in |
| Overall width | 75.6 in |
| Overall height | 63.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4416 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 64.6 / 64.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2021 Tesla Y lead in one area — the forward collision avoidance, 280 of 1,035 reports (27%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 85 of the reports describe a crash and 6 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the forward collision avoidance pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 1,035 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 94 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB-25-31-004 | 2025-06-24 | Suspension | A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that… |
| SB-24-17-005 | 2025-04-03 | Electrical System | On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires… |
| SB-24-17-005 | 2025-01-16 | Electrical System | On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires… |
| SB-24-11-006 | 2024-10-25 | Structure | On certain Model Y vehicles, the LH and/or RH rear primary body seals might cause wind… |
| 2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf | 2024-09-30 | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s… |
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NHTSA lists 22 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.