2026 Tesla Model Y lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 21 complaints for the 2026 Tesla Model Y, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 3% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes.
What owners wrote
FSD was unable to avoid object in road, may be due to how the adaptive headlights work as I was unable to see the object as well FSD/adaptive headlights may may it hard or impossible to see objects on road at night No In the process of a insurance claim No
The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in the Standard Mode or in Cruise Mode, depressing the brake pedal, there was a delay with the brake lights illuminating. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the taillights were functioning properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
Other problems reported for the 2026 Tesla Model Y
- Forward collision avoidance 163 complaints
- Lane departure 63 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Steering 52 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints
- Backover prevention 30 complaints