Tesla Model Y years to avoid
No model year of the Tesla Model Y stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Tesla Model Y years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Tesla Model Y complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Tesla Model Y problems
All model years combined.
- Driver assistance2,245
- Acceleration590
- Brakes577
- Electrical576
- Steering492
- Suspension337
- Visibility200
- Body167
- Airbags123
- Seat belts121
- Wheels119
- Transmission103
Most reported problems on the Tesla Model Y
Adaptive cruise 964Phantom braking 557Lane assist 178Ball joint 158Sudden acceleration 109
Tesla Model Y problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | - | 4 | Driver assistance | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2026 | - | 447 | Driver assistance | 5,900 | 8 | 97 | |
| 2025 | - | 110 | Driver assistance | 3 | 34 | ||
| 2024 | - | 338 | Driver assistance | 8,790 | 5 | 75 | |
| 2023 | - | 1,197 | Driver assistance | 7,000 | 17 | 158 | |
| 2022 | 69 | 880 | Driver assistance | 10,000 | 20 | 92 | |
| 2021 | 69 | 1,098 | Driver assistance | 4,000 | 23 | 90 | |
| 2020 | 85 | 285 | Driver assistance | 4,932 | 24 | 48 |
Recalls 43
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Questions about the Tesla Model Y
What years of the Tesla Model Y should you avoid?
No single model year of the Tesla Model Y has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Tesla Model Y?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Tesla Model Y?
Driver assistance, with 2,245 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (590) and brakes (577).
How many recalls does the Tesla Model Y have?
43 recalls between 2020 and 2027. The 2020 model year has the most, with 24.
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