2021 Tesla Model Y back over prevention problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the back over prevention on the 2021 Tesla Model Y — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Even after the recent recall for backup camera freezing, my backup camera froze again today. I took the car in, in the past, to report the problem and was told to reset the computer even after the technician witnessed the problem. Got charged $300 so haven't been back. Problem has been there for a…”
filed Jun 3, 2026
“The GPS and camera functionality went out on the same day several days ago. The car thinks it is at Tesla’s headquarters in CA and so you cannot find a charging station near your actual location, and no cameras work meaning the additional safety features for collisions do not function at all. This…”
filed Aug 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverseCampaign 26V283000 · May 4, 2026
Back Over Prevention problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 14 | 5% |
| 2025 Model Y | 14 | 16% |
| 2024 Model Y | 61 | 20% |
| 2023 Model Y | 41 | 4% |
| 2022 Model Y | 15 | 2% |
| 2020 Model Y | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Tesla Model Y
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.