Tesla Model Y
The 2026 Tesla Model Y presents a below-average reliability profile for used buyers.
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | Horsepower: 299-514 hp, Torque: 412-547 lb-ft | Automatic | RWD, AWD | 299-514 hp | 412-547 lb-ft |
| 2024 | suv | — | Automatic | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | — | Automatic | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | — | Automatic | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | Horsepower: 346-554 hp, Torque: 376-487 lb-ft | Automatic | AWD | 346-554 hp | 376-487 lb-ft |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $44,990, MSRP range: $44,990 - $53,130, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRPs are approximate and may vary based on trim, options, and destination fees. Some sources indicate a 'Launch Series' starting around $61,630., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/8/2026 | — | USD | $44,990 | $44,990 - $53,130 | 0.9 | MSRPs are approximate and may vary based on trim, options, and destination fees. Some sources indicate a 'Launch Series' starting around $61,630. | llm_estimate | 5/8/2026 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $49,990, MSRP range: $49,990 - $59,990, Confidence: 0.8, notes: MSRP for Long Range AWD and Performance AWD trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/8/2026 | Base price: $48,000, Note: AM/FM Stereo USB Connection | USD | $49,990 | $49,990 - $59,990 | 0.8 | MSRP for Long Range AWD and Performance AWD trims. | llm_estimate | 5/8/2026 | $48,000 | AM/FM Stereo USB Connection |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 721 | 25.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | — | — | — | Seat rows: 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 854 | 37.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 854 | 30.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.8 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.8 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 854 | 30.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.2 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.2 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | laneCenteringAssist | rearAeb |
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| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2025 Tesla Model Y SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2025 Tesla Model Y SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard |
| 2022 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — |
| 2020 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2020 Tesla Model Y SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2020 Tesla Model Y SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Tesla Model Y presents a below-average reliability profile for used buyers.
2025
The 2025 Tesla Model Y presents a mixed reliability picture.
2024
The 2024 Tesla Model Y presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant issues with its Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and core computer systems.
2023
The 2023 Tesla Model Y presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to widespread 'phantom braking' issues affecting its advanced driver-assistance systems.
2022
The 2022 Tesla Model Y presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to widespread issues with its Forward Collision Avoidance systems, commonly known as phantom braking.
2021
The 2021 Tesla Model Y presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its forward collision avoidance systems and service brakes.
2020
The 2020 Tesla Model Y presents a mixed ownership proposition, with a below-average reliability verdict driven by significant concerns around its driver-assistance systems and suspension components.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Tesla Model Y?
Carfocal currently has 7 published Model Y reports, covering 2020 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Tesla Model Y presents a below-average reliability profile for used buyers.
Published year coverage: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Tesla Model Y reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Tesla Model Y. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 tesla model y presents a below-average reliability profile for used buyers. and the 2026 tesla model y's value proposition as a used vehicle is significantly impacted by its below-average reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
7 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Tesla Model Y?
Across Carfocal's published Model Y guides, recurring problem areas include Forward Collision Avoidance System (Sensors/Camera), Steering Rack and Pinion, and Vehicle Speed Control Module. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Forward Collision Avoidance System (Sensors/Camera), Steering Rack and Pinion, and Vehicle Speed Control Module.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 7
- Years tracked
- 7
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints