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Tesla Model Y Recalls

Not all recalls affect all years and trims of Model Y. Check NHSTA for details.
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February 2022 - Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured
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February 2022 - Windshield May Not Defrost Properly/FMVSS 103
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February 2022 - Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
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February 2022 - Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
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November 2021 - Suspension Knuckles May Fracture
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October 2021 - Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
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October 2021 - Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate
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May 2021 - Seat Belt Retractor Not Securely Attached
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May 2021 - Front Seat Belts Not Securely Attached To B-Pillar
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May 2021 - Loose Brake Caliper Bolts
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November 2020 - Loose Control Arm Bolts May Affect Steering
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September 2020 - Inoperative Trailer Brake Lights/FMVSS 108
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Tesla Model Y

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The Basics
  • EPA Range
  • Typical Range
  • Community Satisfaction
  • 295 miles
  • 171 miles
  • 4.8/ 5
  • The Model Y shares 75% of its components with the Model 3.
  • The Model Y uses a heat pump and sophisticated heating system to warm the cabin and battery while preserving range.
  • The Model Y is produced in factories in Berlin and Texas. The Giga Factory in Berlin uses a revolutionary poured aluminum technique, cutting down on time and labor to assemble the car.
  • Do you have a Model Y? You can sell your Tesla to experts with this service.
Our Model Y Data
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Drivetrain & Battery Capacity
  • 2025 Trim
  • Drivetrain
  • Battery Capacity (kWh)
  • Capacity vs All 2025
  • Tesla Model Y Standard
  • RWD
  • 60 kWh
  • 29% smaller
  • Tesla Model Y LR
  • AWD
  • 78 kWh
  • 20% smaller
  • Tesla Model Y Performance
  • AWD
  • 78 kWh
  • 20% smaller
EPA vs Typical Range
  • Make/ Model/ Trim
  • EPA Range
  • Typical Range
  • Range vs All 2025
  • Tesla Model Y Standard
  • 260 miles
  • 214 miles
  • 18% less
  • Tesla Model Y LR
  • 295 miles
  • 271 miles
  • 4% more
  • Tesla Model Y Performance
  • 277 miles
  • 241 miles
  • 8% less
Hot vs Cold Weather Range
  • Make/ Model/ Trim
  • Hot Weather
  • Cold Weather
  • Cold vs All 2025
  • Tesla Model Y Standard
  • 84%
  • 86%
  • 6% more
  • Tesla Model Y LR
  • 84%
  • 86%
  • 6% more
  • Tesla Model Y Performance
  • 86%
  • 86%
  • 6% more
Efficiency
  • Make/ Model/ Trim
  • Efficiency (MPGe)
  • Efficiency (mi/kWh)
  • Efficiency vs All 2025
  • Tesla Model Y Standard
  • 120 MPGe
  • 3.6 miles/kWh
  • +29%
  • Tesla Model Y LR
  • 117 MPGe
  • 3.5 miles/kWh
  • +25%
  • Tesla Model Y Performance
  • 104 MPGe
  • 3.1 miles/kWh
  • +11%
Charging
  • Make/ Model/ Trim
  • Max Charging Speed
  • Add 100 Miles
  • Time vs All 2025
  • Tesla Model Y Standard
  • 210 kW
  • 9 minutes
  • 7 minutes faster
  • Tesla Model Y LR
  • 210 kW
  • 12 minutes
  • 4 minutes faster
  • Tesla Model Y Performance
  • 210 kW
  • 14 minutes
  • 2 minutes faster
Warranty
  • Make/ Model/ Trim
  • Vehicle Warranty
  • Battery Warranty
  • Extended Options
  • Tesla Model Y Standard
  • 4 years / 50k miles
  • 8 years / 120k miles
  • Amber
  • Tesla Model Y LR
  • 4 years / 50k miles
  • 8 years / 120k miles
  • Amber
  • Tesla Model Y Performance
  • 4 years / 50k miles
  • 8 years / 120k miles
  • Amber

The Basics

Tesla Model Y: Years and History

The Tesla Model Y is the newest addition to the Tesla family - it was released in 2020 as a crossover version of the Model 3 that had optional seating for seven and more cargo space. In fact, 75% of its parts come directly from the Model 3. The Standard Range Model Y was initially priced at $40K, helping to fulfill the promise of affordable electric vehicles for all - even the trendiest of soccer families - but price hikes and trim changes in 2021 have left the Model Y better positioned to compete with luxury and performance electric crossover. It can easily get 275 miles per charge although the oldest ones on the road are still shy of two years.

There have been no major redesigns to the Model Y since its initial production, but Tesla does offer over-the-air software upgrades for all their cars. The Model Y is slated for construction in Tesla's Berlin and Texas factories which should help ease the company's current 10-month delivery date for a Model Y. The Berlin factory will be piloting a new construction method that uses poured and molded aluminum, rather than attached pieces, for the frame.

What type of EV is a Model Y?

The Tesla Model Y is a battery electric vehicle, or BEV. This means that it runs exclusively on electricity, which is provided by a high voltage lithium ion battery. It has zero tailpipe emissions.

Battery

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What sort of battery does a Model Y have?

Teslas all have lithium ion batteries with NCA chemistry, compared to many Model 3, which are being outfitted with more affordable LFP battery packs.

What is the battery size in a Model Y?

All trims of the Model Y come with a single battery size of 75 kWh, meaning that performance trims and higher powered motors will reduce available range. A 75 kWh battery is on the large side but is necessary for the performance, speed, and size of the Model Y.

What is the battery warranty for a new or used Model Y?

The Model Y battery warranty guarantees against degradation past 70% for 8 years or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty is transferrable if the car is sold.

Curious how long EV batteries last? Read more here!

Satisfaction

How satisfied are Model Y drivers?

This page shares Tesla Model Y data collected from over 500 cars across the United States. Each of the 3 million miles driven helps to draw a picture of the Model Y experience. We polled our community of drivers to find out what they love and what they could leave with their vehicles. 

What do Model Y drivers love about their car?

Most liked features:

  • Acceleration and handling
  • Technology and over-the-air updates
  • Supercharging network
  • Spacious interior and driver comfort
4.8/5
overall vehicle satisfaction
80%
drivers would give it 5 stars
93%
drivers would buy another
50%
of drivers have Full Self Driving
4.57
vehicle range
4.5
on board range estimate reliability
4.76
charging availability
4.6
time to charge
4.27
auto pilot
4.43
overall value for price
4.82
cost to charge and maintain
4.72
driver comfort
4.65
of 85% that have premium connectivity
"Technology is so far advanced. Driving is a pleasure. Love my heated steering wheel, seats, radio speakers. Height of seats makes getting in and out so easy.
"It works as a normal car. I don't also need to own an ICE car."
"The throttle response is so instantaneous that it almost feels that your foot is directly connected to the motors.

What do Model Y drivers want improved?

Room to improve:

  • Rough suspension
  • Fit & finish/ quality of build for price
  • Rear visibility
  • Actual range different than advertised
"Actual range. Rated range 326 mi. Actual 296 after 8 months- 20% off bottom and 10% off top = 206 usable average. No one to contact about questions or problems ."
"Ride quality, build quality and road noise
"The finishes are not durable. It doesn't take much to dent interior or scratch exterior finishes.
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